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

As per Census 2011, Guma village has a total population of 1,044 people, consisting of 535 males and 509 females. The village has 240 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 171 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 575 literate and 469 illiterate residents. Additionally, 451 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 317 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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