Gumdel - Bakavand, Bastar

Gumdel is a village situated in the Bakavand tehsil of Bastar district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bakawand and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Jagdalpur. Gumdel village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gumdel is 449466. The village covers a total geographical area of 214.77 hectares and falls under the 494221 pincode. Jagdalpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Gumdel

According to the 2011 Census, Gumdel village had a total population of 783 people, including 411 males and 372 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.57%, with male literacy at 83.33% and female literacy at 69.25%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 306.

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

Nearby Villages of Gumdel

Gumdel 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 Gumdel

Gumdel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Naktisemra, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagdalpur to Gumdel is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagdalpur to Gumdel is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gumdel

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

Health Facilities in Gumdel

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

FAQs about Gumdel