Gamhar Kona - Sanna, Jashpur

Gamhar Kona is a village situated in the Sanna tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 40 km from Bagicha and around 68 km from Jashpur Nagar. Kodopara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gamhar Kona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gamhar Kona is 433615. The village covers a total geographical area of 619.94 hectares and falls under the 496224 pincode. Bagicha is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Gamhar Kona 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 Gamhar Kona

According to the 2011 Census, Gamhar Kona village had a total population of 739 people, including 376 males and 363 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.93%, with male literacy at 61.87% and female literacy at 39.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 570.

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

Nearby Villages of Gamhar Kona

Gamhar Kona 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 Gamhar Kona

Public transport in the Gamhar Kona is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagicha to Gamhar Kona is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Gamhar Kona is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gamhar Kona

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

Health Facilities in Gamhar Kona

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

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