Gujra - Patan, Durg

Gujra is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Gujara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gujra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gujra is 442714. The village covers a total geographical area of 580.2 hectares and falls under the 491111 pincode. Patan is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Gujra 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 Gujra

As per Census 2011, Gujra village has a total population of 1,622 people, consisting of 803 males and 819 females. The village has 379 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 202 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,117 literate and 505 illiterate residents. Additionally, 438 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 215 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,622803819
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20299103
Scheduled Castes (SC)438212226
Scheduled Tribes (ST)215107108
Literate Population1,117616501
Illiterate Population505187318

Nearby Villages of Gujra

Gujra 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MatiaSouth-East1.90 km
SemriSouth-West1.92 km
KasahiNorth-West2.35 km
PandarNorth2.66 km
BoridSouth2.97 km
Darbar MokhliSouth-West3.69 km
NawagaonNorth3.72 km
SoramNorth-West3.73 km
BarbaspurSouth3.97 km
DhumaWest4.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gujra

Gujra 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 Risama, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patan to Gujra is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Gujra is about 38 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 Gujra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gujra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gujra

Where is Gujra located?

Gujra village is located in Patan Tehsil, Durg district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gujra?

The Gram Panchayat of Gujra is Gujara.

What is the pincode of Gujra?

The pincode of Gujra is 491111.

What is the population of Gujra?

Gujra has a total population of 1,622, including 803 males and 819 females.

How many households are there in Gujra?

There are 379 households in Gujra.

What is the literacy rate in Gujra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gujra is 68.87%. Male literacy is 76.71% and female literacy is 61.17%.