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

According to the 2011 Census, Gujra village had a total population of 1,622 people, including 803 males and 819 females, living in 379 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.66%, with male literacy at 87.50% and female literacy at 69.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 438, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 215.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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