Where is Gaura village located?
Gaura is in Dhimarkheda Sub-district of Katni district in Madhya Pradesh, India.
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Gaura Village
Gaura is an inhabited village in Dhimarkheda Sub-district of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 488968, the Census 2011 record lists 1,255 people in 358 households and the reported area is 694 hectares. The local references include Dhimarkheda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katni at about 90 km.
Village Code488968
Population1,255
Households358
Area694 hectares
Nearest TownKatni
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Gaura
- Census Village Code
- 488968
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- State Census Code
- 23
- District
- Katni
- District Census Code
- 450
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Dhimarkheda
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03626
- CD Block
- Dhimarkheda
- Households
- 358
- Population
- 1,255
- Male Population
- 652
- Female Population
- 603
- Sex Ratio
- 924.85
- Area
- 694 hectares
- Area
- 6.94 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Katni
- Nearest Town Distance
- 90 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Gaura at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,255 people, 694 hectares of reported area and Katni as the nearest town reference for Gaura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Gaura falls under Dhimarkheda Sub-district in Katni district, Madhya Pradesh.
- The Census village code is 488968.
- The record lists 1,255 people living in 358 households.
- The reported village area is 694 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Katni.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density180.84 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.51 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share13.94%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share21.91%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Gaura in the official administrative record. Census village code 488968 and Dhimarkheda CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 23
- District Census Code
- 450
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03626
- Village Census Code
- 488968
- CD Block Code
- 0208
- CD Block Name
- Dhimarkheda
Location and Distance
Katni is the nearest town listed for Gaura, about 90 km away. Katni is listed as the district headquarters at about 90 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Dhimarkheda
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 90 km
- District Headquarter
- Katni
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 90 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Katni
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 90 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Madhya Pradesh
- Nearest Town
- Katni
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 90 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 694 hectares
- Area
- 6.94 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,255 people in 358 households, with 652 male residents and 603 female residents. The average household size is 3.51, and SC share is 13.94% and ST share is 21.91% for Gaura. Population density works out to about 180.84 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 358
- Total Population
- 1,255
- Male Population
- 652
- Female Population
- 603
- Sex Ratio
- 924.85
- Average Household Size
- 3.51
- SC Population
- 175
- SC Male Population
- 83
- SC Female Population
- 92
- SC Population Share
- 13.94
- ST Population
- 275
- ST Male Population
- 144
- ST Female Population
- 131
- ST Population Share
- 21.91
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Gaura list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gaura include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 30 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 10 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Gaura include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Gaura include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Gaura is reported as 9 hours per day in summer and 9 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 9 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 9 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Gaura show that net sown area is 348 hectares and irrigated land is 28 hectares (8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 24.0
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 181 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 29 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 82 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 348.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 320 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 28.0
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 18 hectares
Other Available Details
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- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Gaura village in?
Gaura village is in Katni district.
Which state is Gaura village in?
Gaura village is in Madhya Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Gaura under?
Gaura comes under Dhimarkheda Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Gaura?
The Census village code of Gaura is 488968.
What is the population of Gaura village?
The village record lists 1,255 people and 358 households for Gaura.
How many households are in Gaura village?
The village record lists 358 households for Gaura.
What is the male and female population of Gaura?
The record lists 652 male residents and 603 female residents for Gaura.
What is the sex ratio of Gaura village?
The sex ratio of Gaura is 924.85 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Gaura village?
The reported geographical area of Gaura is 694 hectares.
What is the population density of Gaura village?
The approximate population density of Gaura is 180.84 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Gaura?
The nearest town listed for Gaura is Katni, about 90 km away.
How far is Gaura from the district headquarters?
Gaura is about 90 km from Katni, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Gaura from the sub-district headquarters?
Gaura is about 90 km from Dhimarkheda, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Gaura?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Gaura.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Gaura?
For Gaura, net sown area is 348 hectares and irrigated land is 28 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Gaura.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Gaura.