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Gorakhpur Village

Gorakhpur is an inhabited village in Dhanora Sub-district of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 496378, the Census 2011 record lists 1,330 people in 299 households and the reported area is 642 hectares. The local references include Dhanora CD Block and the nearest town reference is Lakhnadon at about 30 km.

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Quick answer: Gorakhpur is a village in Dhanora Sub-district, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 496378 and 1,330 people in 299 households.
Village Code496378
Population1,330
Households299
Area642 hectares
Nearest TownLakhnadon

Key Village Facts

Village
Gorakhpur
Census Village Code
496378
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Seoni
District Census Code
456
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dhanora
Sub-district Census Code
03662
CD Block
Dhanora
Households
299
Population
1,330
Male Population
679
Female Population
651
Sex Ratio
958.76
Area
642 hectares
Area
6.42 sq km
Nearest Town
Lakhnadon
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Gorakhpur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,330 people, 642 hectares of reported area and Lakhnadon as the nearest town reference for Gorakhpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictSeoni
Sub-districtDhanora
CD BlockDhanora
  • Gorakhpur falls under Dhanora Sub-district in Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 496378.
  • The record lists 1,330 people living in 299 households.
  • The reported village area is 642 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Lakhnadon.
  • 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 Density207.17 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.45 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share3.83%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share52.11%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share41.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gorakhpur in the official administrative record. Census village code 496378 and Dhanora CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
456
Sub-district Census Code
03662
Village Census Code
496378
CD Block Code
0252
CD Block Name
Dhanora

Location and Distance

Lakhnadon is the nearest town listed for Gorakhpur, about 30 km away. Seoni is listed as the district headquarters at about 75 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dhanora
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
30 km
District Headquarter
Seoni
Distance from District Headquarter
75 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Lakhnadon
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Lakhnadon
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
642 hectares
Area
6.42 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,330 people in 299 households, with 679 male residents and 651 female residents. The average household size is 4.45, and SC share is 3.83% and ST share is 52.11% for Gorakhpur. Population density works out to about 207.17 people per sq km.

Total Households
299
Total Population
1,330
Male Population
679
Female Population
651
Sex Ratio
958.76
Average Household Size
4.45
SC Population
51
SC Male Population
29
SC Female Population
22
SC Population Share
3.83
ST Population
693
ST Male Population
367
ST Female Population
326
ST Population Share
52.11
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gorakhpur 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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Gorakhpur. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gorakhpur include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
26.65 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
20.45 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gorakhpur 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
Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
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 Gorakhpur include 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.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gorakhpur is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 10 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gorakhpur show that net sown area is 257.15 hectares and irrigated land is 107.75 hectares (41.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
245.22 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
48.23
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
18.16 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
9.97 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
17.1 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
19.52 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
257.15
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
149.4 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
107.75
Canals Area In Hectares
80 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
7.3 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gorakhpur village located?

Gorakhpur is in Dhanora Sub-district of Seoni district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Gorakhpur village in?

Gorakhpur village is in Seoni district.

Which state is Gorakhpur village in?

Gorakhpur village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Gorakhpur under?

Gorakhpur comes under Dhanora Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gorakhpur?

The Census village code of Gorakhpur is 496378.

What is the population of Gorakhpur village?

The village record lists 1,330 people and 299 households for Gorakhpur.

How many households are in Gorakhpur village?

The village record lists 299 households for Gorakhpur.

What is the male and female population of Gorakhpur?

The record lists 679 male residents and 651 female residents for Gorakhpur.

What is the sex ratio of Gorakhpur village?

The sex ratio of Gorakhpur is 958.76 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gorakhpur village?

The reported geographical area of Gorakhpur is 642 hectares.

What is the population density of Gorakhpur village?

The approximate population density of Gorakhpur is 207.17 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gorakhpur?

The nearest town listed for Gorakhpur is Lakhnadon, about 30 km away.

How far is Gorakhpur from the district headquarters?

Gorakhpur is about 75 km from Seoni, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gorakhpur from the sub-district headquarters?

Gorakhpur is about 30 km from Dhanora, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gorakhpur?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Gorakhpur.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Gorakhpur?

For Gorakhpur, net sown area is 257.15 hectares and irrigated land is 107.75 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Gorakhpur.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Gorakhpur.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.