Ghiwari - Thankhamariya, Bemetara

Ghiwari is a village situated in the Thankhamariya tehsil of Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Thanakhamria and around 95 km from Durg. Ghivri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghiwari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghiwari is 442217. The village covers a total geographical area of 616.13 hectares and falls under the 491335 pincode. Bemetara is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Ghiwari

As per Census 2011, Ghiwari village has a total population of 1,770 people, consisting of 883 males and 887 females. The village has 390 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 236 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,101 literate and 669 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 38 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,770883887
Child Population (0–6 yrs)236125111
Scheduled Castes (SC)251312
Scheduled Tribes (ST)381919
Literate Population1,101618483
Illiterate Population669265404

Nearby Villages of Ghiwari

Ghiwari 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)
BoriyaSouth-East1.79 km
HedaspurWest2.09 km
Tura SemariyaSouth2.21 km
AkolaNorth2.33 km
KandaiNorth-East2.38 km
Hathmudi (boriya)South-West2.66 km
PadmiSouth3.17 km
KhatiNorth-West3.20 km
SirwabandhaSouth-East3.70 km
Gidhwa (boriya)South-West3.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghiwari

Ghiwari 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 Ibhe, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bemetara to Ghiwari is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Ghiwari is about 95 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 Ghiwari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Ghiwari

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

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

FAQs about Ghiwari

Where is Ghiwari located?

Ghiwari village is located in Thankhamariya Tehsil, Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghiwari?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghiwari is Ghivri.

What is the pincode of Ghiwari?

The pincode of Ghiwari is 491335.

What is the population of Ghiwari?

Ghiwari has a total population of 1,770, including 883 males and 887 females.

How many households are there in Ghiwari?

There are 390 households in Ghiwari.

What is the literacy rate in Ghiwari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghiwari is 62.20%. Male literacy is 69.99% and female literacy is 54.45%.