Guma - Bilha, Bilaspur

Guma is a village situated in the Bilha tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilha and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Guma village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guma is 439015. The village covers a total geographical area of 361.71 hectares and falls under the 495224 pincode. Bilha is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Guma

According to the 2011 Census, Guma village had a total population of 1,044 people, including 535 males and 509 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.86%, with male literacy at 81.47% and female literacy at 49.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 451, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 317.

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

Nearby Villages of Guma

Guma 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 Guma

Public transport in the Guma is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belha, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilha to Guma is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Guma is about 25 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 Guma

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

Health Facilities in Guma

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

FAQs about Guma