Girapan - Chitrangi, Singrauli
Girapan is a village situated in the Chitrangi tehsil of Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chitrangi and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Singrauli. Khamhnia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Girapan village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Girapan is 503650. The village covers a total geographical area of 49.25 hectares and falls under the 486882 pincode. Morva is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.
Girapan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chitrangi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sidhi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Girapan
As per Census 2011, Girapan village has a total population of 245 people, consisting of 116 males and 129 females. The village has 47 households and a sex ratio of 1,112 females per 1,000 males. There are 57 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 28 literate and 217 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 239 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Girapan are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 245 | 116 | 129 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 57 | 27 | 30 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1 | - | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 239 | 112 | 127 |
| Literate Population | 28 | 15 | 13 |
| Illiterate Population | 217 | 101 | 116 |
Nearby Villages of Girapan
Girapan is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Girapan
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Girapan.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Morva to Girapan is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Singrauli to Girapan is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Girapan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Girapan village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Girapan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Girapan village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Girapan
Where is Girapan located?
Girapan village is located in Chitrangi Tehsil, Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Girapan?
The Gram Panchayat of Girapan is Khamhnia.
What is the pincode of Girapan?
The pincode of Girapan is 486882.
What is the population of Girapan?
Girapan has a total population of 245, including 116 males and 129 females.
How many households are there in Girapan?
There are 47 households in Girapan.
What is the literacy rate in Girapan?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Girapan is 11.43%. Male literacy is 12.93% and female literacy is 10.08%.