Gorakhpura - Rajgarh, Alwar

Gorakhpura is a village situated in the Rajgarh tehsil of Alwar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajgarh and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Alwar. Palwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gorakhpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorakhpura is 073295. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 301414 pincode. Rajgarh is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Gorakhpura

According to the 2011 Census, Gorakhpura village had a total population of 558 people, including 295 males and 263 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.70%, with male literacy at 88.84% and female literacy at 60.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 221, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorakhpura

Gorakhpura 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 Gorakhpura

Gorakhpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhigawara, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajgarh to Gorakhpura is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Gorakhpura is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorakhpura

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

Health Facilities in Gorakhpura

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

FAQs about Gorakhpura