Ghasra - Dhamdha, Durg

Ghasra is a village situated in the Dhamdha tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhamdha and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Gadaghat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghasra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghasra is 442431. The village covers a total geographical area of 158.68 hectares and falls under the 491001 pincode. Dhamdha is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Ghasra

As per Census 2011, Ghasra village has a total population of 420 people, consisting of 218 males and 202 females. The village has 77 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 235 literate and 185 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghasra

Ghasra 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 Ghasra

Ghasra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Durg, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamdha to Ghasra is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Ghasra is about 29 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 Ghasra

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

Health Facilities in Ghasra

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

FAQs about Ghasra