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

As per Census 2011, Gorakhpura village has a total population of 558 people, consisting of 295 males and 263 females. The village has 104 households and a sex ratio of 891 females per 1,000 males. There are 93 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 352 literate and 206 illiterate residents. Additionally, 221 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 23 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gorakhpura are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population558295263
Child Population (0–6 yrs)934449
Scheduled Castes (SC)221110111
Scheduled Tribes (ST)231310
Literate Population352223129
Illiterate Population20672134

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PalwaEast1.07 km
KalyanpuraSouth1.38 km
DigawaraNorth-West1.70 km
Dabla MeenaSouth-East1.87 km
Kothi NarayanpurSouth-West1.94 km
MadhogarhNorth-East2.31 km
KandoliWest2.55 km
Firozpur JageerNorth-East2.70 km
Dabla MeoSouth-East2.88 km
BaoriNorth2.89 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Gorakhpura

Where is Gorakhpura located?

Gorakhpura village is located in Rajgarh Tehsil, Alwar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gorakhpura?

The Gram Panchayat of Gorakhpura is Palwa.

What is the pincode of Gorakhpura?

The pincode of Gorakhpura is 301414.

What is the population of Gorakhpura?

Gorakhpura has a total population of 558, including 295 males and 263 females.

How many households are there in Gorakhpura?

There are 104 households in Gorakhpura.

What is the literacy rate in Gorakhpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gorakhpura is 63.08%. Male literacy is 75.59% and female literacy is 49.05%.