Gobra - Kurud, Dhamtari

Gobra is a village situated in the Kurud tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurud and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Dhamtari. Gobra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobra is 446842. The village covers a total geographical area of 362.57 hectares and falls under the 493662 pincode. Kurud is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Gobra

According to the 2011 Census, Gobra village had a total population of 1,207 people, including 591 males and 616 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.34%, with male literacy at 90.18% and female literacy at 78.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 155, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Gobra

Gobra 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 Gobra

Gobra 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 Kurud, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurud to Gobra is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Gobra is about 30 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 Gobra

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

Health Facilities in Gobra

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

FAQs about Gobra