Gomter - Bhairamgarh, Bijapur

Gomter is a village situated in the Bhairamgarh tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 107 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhairamgarh and around 152 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Tushval serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gomter village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gomter is 451281. The village covers a total geographical area of 397.17 hectares and falls under the 494450 pincode. Bhairamgarh is the nearest town, located about 107 km away.

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

Population of Gomter

According to the 2011 Census, Gomter village had a total population of 123 people, including 64 males and 59 females, living in 24 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 16.30%, with male literacy at 18.00% and female literacy at 14.29%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Gomter

Gomter 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 Gomter

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gomter. The nearest railway station is Gidam, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhairamgarh to Gomter is about 107 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Gomter is about 152 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 Gomter

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

Health Facilities in Gomter

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

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