Gunsari - Takhatpur, Bilaspur

Gunsari is a village situated in the Takhatpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Takhatpur and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Gunsari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunsari is 438613. The village covers a total geographical area of 454.31 hectares and falls under the 495330 pincode. Takhatpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gunsari

According to the 2011 Census, Gunsari village had a total population of 1,120 people, including 563 males and 557 females, living in 213 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.49%, with male literacy at 81.49% and female literacy at 51.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 704, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 196.

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

Nearby Villages of Gunsari

Gunsari 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 Gunsari

Gunsari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghutku, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Takhatpur to Gunsari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Gunsari is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunsari

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

Health Facilities in Gunsari

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

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