Girhola - Mainpur, Gariyaband

Girhola is a village situated in the Mainpur tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from Mainpur and around 144 km from Raipur. Deharguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Girhola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Girhola is 445359. The village covers a total geographical area of 422.11 hectares and falls under the 493888 pincode. Gariyaband is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

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

Population of Girhola

According to the 2011 Census, Girhola village had a total population of 437 people, including 213 males and 224 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.76%, with male literacy at 85.41% and female literacy at 68.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 404.

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

Nearby Villages of Girhola

Girhola 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 Girhola

Girhola 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 Lakhna, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gariyaband to Girhola is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Girhola is about 144 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Girhola

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

Health Facilities in Girhola

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

FAQs about Girhola