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Gormi | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 26°35′58″N 78°30′37″E / 26.599502°N 78.510186°E | |
| Country | |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Bhind |
| Elevation | 147 m (482 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 17,255 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | MP-30 |
Gormi is a block and a nagar panchayat in Bhind district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Gormi is located at 26°36′N 78°31′E / 26.6°N 78.52°E. .[1]
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Gormi had a population of 17,255. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Gormi has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 50%. In Gormi, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age. There is a temple of Lord Hanuman near Dixit Market. Gormi is known as the worship place of Gautam rishi.