Ghontha - Bodla, Kabeerdham

Ghontha is a village situated in the Bodla tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodla and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Khandsara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghontha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghontha is 439290. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.57 hectares and falls under the 491995 pincode. Bodla is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Ghontha 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 Ghontha

According to the 2011 Census, Ghontha village had a total population of 336 people, including 173 males and 163 females, living in 81 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.03%, with male literacy at 91.16% and female literacy at 51.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 186.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghontha

Ghontha 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 Ghontha

Ghontha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khongsara, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodla to Ghontha is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Ghontha is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghontha

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

Health Facilities in Ghontha

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

FAQs about Ghontha