Ghirgholi - Chhuikhadan, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Ghirgholi is a village situated in the Chhuikhadan tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from Chhuikhadan and around 64 km from Rajnandgaon. Ghirgholi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghirgholi is 440197. The village covers a total geographical area of 264.15 hectares and falls under the 491885 pincode. Chhuikhadan is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Ghirgholi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ghirgholi

As per Census 2011, Ghirgholi village has a total population of 868 people, consisting of 425 males and 443 females. The village has 147 households and a sex ratio of 1,042 females per 1,000 males. There are 109 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 641 literate and 227 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 306 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population868425443
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1094465
Scheduled Castes (SC)261214
Scheduled Tribes (ST)306150156
Literate Population641348293
Illiterate Population22777150

Nearby Villages of Ghirgholi

Ghirgholi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GabhraSouth-West1.62 km
DhodiyaSouth-East1.68 km
Kotri ChhaparSouth-West2.30 km
PurainaSouth-East2.50 km
GumanpurNorth2.62 km
KukurmudaEast2.65 km
ShakhaSouth2.76 km
UrtuliNorth-West2.99 km
BhorampurSouth-West3.27 km
KarraySouth-East3.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghirgholi

Ghirgholi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Murhipar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhuikhadan to Ghirgholi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Ghirgholi is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghirgholi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Ghirgholi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Ghirgholi

Where is Ghirgholi located?

Ghirgholi village is located in Chhuikhadan Tehsil, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghirgholi?

Ghirgholi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ghirgholi?

The pincode of Ghirgholi is 491885.

What is the population of Ghirgholi?

Ghirgholi has a total population of 868, including 425 males and 443 females.

How many households are there in Ghirgholi?

There are 147 households in Ghirgholi.

What is the literacy rate in Ghirgholi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghirgholi is 73.85%. Male literacy is 81.88% and female literacy is 66.14%.