Ganjan - Sakola, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Ganjan is a village situated in the Sakola tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from Pendra and around 123 km from Bilaspur. Tangiyamar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganjan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganjan is 437620. The village covers a total geographical area of 132.27 hectares and falls under the 495119 pincode. Pendra is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Ganjan 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 Ganjan

According to the 2011 Census, Ganjan village had a total population of 273 people, including 135 males and 138 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.56%, with male literacy at 71.17% and female literacy at 40.35%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 261.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganjan

Ganjan 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 Ganjan

Public transport in the Ganjan is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarbahara, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pendra to Ganjan is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Ganjan is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ganjan

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

Health Facilities in Ganjan

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

FAQs about Ganjan