Girwani - Raghunathnagar, Balrampur-Ramanujganj

Girwani is a village situated in the Raghunathnagar tehsil of Balrampur-Ramanujganj district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 32 km from Wadrafnagar and around 123 km from Ambikapur. Girwani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Girwani is 432102. The village covers a total geographical area of 1211.09 hectares and falls under the 497225 pincode. Wadrafnagar is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Girwani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Girwani

According to the 2011 Census, Girwani village had a total population of 3,224 people, including 1,619 males and 1,605 females, living in 770 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.35%, with male literacy at 75.40% and female literacy at 57.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 165, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,418.

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

Nearby Villages of Girwani

Girwani 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 Girwani

Public transport in the Girwani is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baradwar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wadrafnagar to Girwani is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Girwani is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Girwani

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

Health Facilities in Girwani

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

FAQs about Girwani