Ghumra - Farsabahar, Jashpur

Ghumra is a village situated in the Farsabahar tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Farsabahar and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Ghumra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghumra is 434218. The village covers a total geographical area of 708.89 hectares and falls under the 496227 pincode. Pathalgaon is the nearest town, located about 83 km away.

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

Population of Ghumra

According to the 2011 Census, Ghumra village had a total population of 1,106 people, including 561 males and 545 females, living in 283 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.23%, with male literacy at 76.36% and female literacy at 52.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 481.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghumra

Ghumra 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 Ghumra

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Ghumra. The nearest railway station is Bamra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pathalgaon to Ghumra is about 83 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Ghumra is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghumra

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

Health Facilities in Ghumra

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

FAQs about Ghumra