Gaurmati - Sahaspur Lohara, Kabeerdham

Gaurmati is a village situated in the Sahaspur Lohara tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahaspur Lohara and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Gourmati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaurmati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaurmati is 439754. The village covers a total geographical area of 670.84 hectares and falls under the 491996 pincode. Than-khamharia is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Gaurmati 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 Gaurmati

As per Census 2011, Gaurmati village has a total population of 1,813 people, consisting of 885 males and 928 females. The village has 353 households and a sex ratio of 1,048 females per 1,000 males. There are 275 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,008 literate and 805 illiterate residents. Additionally, 463 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 191 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gaurmati are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gaurmati

Gaurmati 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 Gaurmati

Gaurmati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ibhe, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Than-khamharia to Gaurmati is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Gaurmati is about 30 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 Gaurmati

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

Health Facilities in Gaurmati

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

FAQs about Gaurmati