Ganaya - Marwahi, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Ganaya is a village situated in the Marwahi tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from Marwahi and around 162 km from Bilaspur. Dhanora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganaya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganaya is 437533. The village covers a total geographical area of 399.98 hectares and falls under the 495118 pincode. Manendragarh is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Ganaya

According to the 2011 Census, Ganaya village had a total population of 783 people, including 389 males and 394 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.56%, with male literacy at 81.93% and female literacy at 57.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 287.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganaya

Ganaya 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 Ganaya

Ganaya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kotma, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manendragarh to Ganaya is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Ganaya is about 162 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ganaya

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

Health Facilities in Ganaya

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

FAQs about Ganaya