Giraud - Tundara, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Giraud is a village situated in the Tundara tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 24 km from Kasdol and around 150 km from Raipur. Giraud village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Giraud is 444088. The village covers a total geographical area of 794 hectares and falls under the 493344 pincode. Kasdol is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Giraud village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bilaigarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Giraud

According to the 2011 Census, Giraud village had a total population of 2,869 people, including 1,382 males and 1,487 females, living in 603 households. The sex ratio was 1,076 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.67%, with male literacy at 86.94% and female literacy at 55.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 465, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 126.

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

Nearby Villages of Giraud

Giraud 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 Giraud

Giraud is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Naila, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasdol to Giraud is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Giraud is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Giraud

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

Health Facilities in Giraud

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

FAQs about Giraud