Ghulghul Village - Lavan, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Ghulghul is a village situated in the Lavan tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Baloda Bazar and around 94 km from Raipur. Bharsela(naya) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghulghul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghulghul is 443777. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.57 hectares and falls under the 493332 pincode. Baloda Bazar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Ghulghul village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baloda bazar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghulghul

As per Census 2011, Ghulghul village has a total population of 492 people, consisting of 260 males and 232 females. The village has 101 households and a sex ratio of 892 females per 1,000 males. There are 80 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 281 literate and 211 illiterate residents. Additionally, 489 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ghulghul are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ghulghul

Ghulghul 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 Ghulghul

Ghulghul is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nipania, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baloda Bazar to Ghulghul is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Ghulghul is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghulghul

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

Health Facilities in Ghulghul

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

FAQs about Ghulghul