Ghongha - Bodla, Kabeerdham

Ghongha is a village situated in the Bodla tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodla and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Ghongha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghongha is 439373. The village covers a total geographical area of 440.13 hectares and falls under the 491995 pincode. Bodla is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Ghongha

According to the 2011 Census, Ghongha village had a total population of 809 people, including 402 males and 407 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.68%, with male literacy at 84.50% and female literacy at 58.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 209, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 390.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghongha

Ghongha 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 Ghongha

Ghongha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibhe, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodla to Ghongha is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Ghongha is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghongha

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

Health Facilities in Ghongha

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

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