Gaurkheda - Achalpur, Amravati

Gaurkheda is a village situated in the Achalpur tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Achalpur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Gaulkheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaurkheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaurkheda is 531868. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.65 hectares and falls under the 444806 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Gaurkheda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Melghat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Amravati Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gaurkheda

According to the 2011 Census, Gaurkheda village had a total population of 2,133 people, including 975 males and 1,158 females, living in 439 households. The sex ratio was 1,188 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.49%, with male literacy at 93.18% and female literacy at 84.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 709, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 368.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Gaurkheda

Gaurkheda is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Gaurkheda

Gaurkheda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Achalpur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Gaurkheda is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Gaurkheda is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaurkheda

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gaurkheda village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Gaurkheda

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gaurkheda village are given below:

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