Gaurjhumar - Sahaspur Lohara, Kabeerdham

Gaurjhumar is a village situated in the Sahaspur Lohara tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahaspur Lohara and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Gourjhumar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaurjhumar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaurjhumar is 439755. The village covers a total geographical area of 375.64 hectares and falls under the 491996 pincode. Than-khamharia is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Gaurjhumar

According to the 2011 Census, Gaurjhumar village had a total population of 933 people, including 486 males and 447 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.07%, with male literacy at 68.15% and female literacy at 46.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 212, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 564.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaurjhumar

Gaurjhumar 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 Gaurjhumar

Gaurjhumar 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 Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Than-khamharia to Gaurjhumar is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Gaurjhumar is about 38 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 Gaurjhumar

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

Health Facilities in Gaurjhumar

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

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