Ghughwa (Amlesar) - Patan, Durg

Ghughwa (Amlesar) is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Ghughwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghughwa (Amlesar) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghughwa (Amlesar) is 442636. The village covers a total geographical area of 326.61 hectares and falls under the 491111 pincode. Raipur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Ghughwa (Amlesar)

According to the 2011 Census, Ghughwa (Amlesar) village had a total population of 1,597 people, including 822 males and 775 females, living in 331 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.58%, with male literacy at 80.12% and female literacy at 56.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 398.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghughwa (Amlesar)

Ghughwa (Amlesar) 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 Ghughwa (Amlesar)

Ghughwa (Amlesar) 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 Gcab, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raipur to Ghughwa (Amlesar) is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Ghughwa (Amlesar) is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghughwa (Amlesar)

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

Health Facilities in Ghughwa (Amlesar)

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

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