Gainji - Daundilohara, Balod

Gainji is a village situated in the Daundilohara tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 11 km from Dondiluhara and around 76 km from Durg. Gainji village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gainji is 443134. The village covers a total geographical area of 659.45 hectares and falls under the 491227 pincode. Daundi Lohara is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Gainji village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dondi Lohara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanker Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gainji

According to the 2011 Census, Gainji village had a total population of 1,182 people, including 563 males and 619 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 1,099 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.35%, with male literacy at 94.02% and female literacy at 71.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 591.

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

Nearby Villages of Gainji

Gainji 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 Gainji

Gainji is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daundi Lohara to Gainji is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Gainji is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gainji

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

Health Facilities in Gainji

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

FAQs about Gainji