Gorakaranpur - Konch, Jalaun

Gorakaranpur is a village situated in the Konch tehsil of Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Konch and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Jalaun. Gorakaranpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorakaranpur is 151952. The village covers a total geographical area of 382.84 hectares and falls under the 285205 pincode. Konch is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Gorakaranpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Madhaugarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalaun Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gorakaranpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gorakaranpur village had a total population of 1,543 people, including 806 males and 737 females, living in 263 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.48%, with male literacy at 83.53% and female literacy at 55.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 330.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorakaranpur

Gorakaranpur 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 Gorakaranpur

Gorakaranpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Konch, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Konch to Gorakaranpur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalaun to Gorakaranpur is about 37 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 Gorakaranpur

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

Health Facilities in Gorakaranpur

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

FAQs about Gorakaranpur