Established in 1991, Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramoday Vishwavidyalaya (Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramoday University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Chitrakoot (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Madhya Pradesh. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramoday Vishwavidyalaya is a very large coeducational Indian higher education institution. Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramoday Vishwavidyalaya offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramoday Vishwavidyalaya also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.