Guramhakona - Bagicha, Jashpur

Guramhakona is a village situated in the Bagicha tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagicha and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Gurmahakona serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guramhakona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guramhakona is 433656. The village covers a total geographical area of 550.48 hectares and falls under the 496224 pincode. Bagicha is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Guramhakona

As per Census 2011, Guramhakona village has a total population of 884 people, consisting of 464 males and 420 females. The village has 217 households and a sex ratio of 905 females per 1,000 males. There are 122 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 391 literate and 493 illiterate residents. Additionally, 27 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 592 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population884464420
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1226755
Scheduled Castes (SC)27189
Scheduled Tribes (ST)592307285
Literate Population391243148
Illiterate Population493221272

Nearby Villages of Guramhakona

Guramhakona 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)
PatakelaSouth-West1.74 km
BetaraEast2.46 km
RengaleSouth3.49 km
KutamaSouth-West3.84 km
KamarimaNorth4.87 km
OdakaSouth-West5.14 km
BendSouth-East5.15 km
MahuaNorth-East6.28 km
TangardihSouth-West6.33 km
SutriSouth6.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Guramhakona

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Guramhakona. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagicha to Guramhakona is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Guramhakona is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Guramhakona

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Guramhakona

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Guramhakona

Where is Guramhakona located?

Guramhakona village is located in Bagicha Tehsil, Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Guramhakona?

The Gram Panchayat of Guramhakona is Gurmahakona.

What is the pincode of Guramhakona?

The pincode of Guramhakona is 496224.

What is the population of Guramhakona?

Guramhakona has a total population of 884, including 464 males and 420 females.

How many households are there in Guramhakona?

There are 217 households in Guramhakona.

What is the literacy rate in Guramhakona?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Guramhakona is 44.23%. Male literacy is 52.37% and female literacy is 35.24%.