Ghursena - Nandghat, Bemetara

Ghursena is a village situated in the Nandghat tehsil of Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 40 km from Nawagarh and around 108 km from Durg. Ghursena village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghursena is 441860. The village covers a total geographical area of 856.61 hectares and falls under the 491340 pincode. Maro is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Ghursena

According to the 2011 Census, Ghursena village had a total population of 2,667 people, including 1,354 males and 1,313 females, living in 509 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.53%, with male literacy at 79.53% and female literacy at 53.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 787, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,6671,3541,313
Child Population (0–6 yrs)468255213
Scheduled Castes (SC)787401386
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1569
Literate Population1,463874589
Illiterate Population1,204480724

Nearby Villages of Ghursena

Ghursena 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MurraWest2.59 km
KhairaSouth2.61 km
DhabaWest2.68 km
BhopsaraNorth2.70 km
EnamshahiNorth-West2.81 km
KirtaSouth-East3.92 km
MohlainNorth-East4.26 km
ItaiWest4.29 km
KaramsenSouth4.36 km
AkoliSouth4.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghursena

Ghursena is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhatapara, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maro to Ghursena is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Ghursena is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghursena

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ghursena

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ghursena

Where is Ghursena located?

Ghursena village is located in Nandghat Tehsil, Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Ghursena?

Ghursena is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ghursena?

The pincode of Ghursena is 491340.

What is the population of Ghursena?

Ghursena had a total population of 2,667, including 1,354 males and 1,313 females.

How many households are there in Ghursena?

Ghursena had 509 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ghursena?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghursena was 66.53%. Male literacy was 79.53% and female literacy was 53.55%.