Ghumarra - Khairagarh, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Ghumarra is a village situated in the Khairagarh tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Khairagarh and around 60 km from Rajnandgaon. Bidouri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghumarra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghumarra is 440511. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.98 hectares and falls under the 491885 pincode. Khairagarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Ghumarra

According to the 2011 Census, Ghumarra village had a total population of 724 people, including 352 males and 372 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.84%, with male literacy at 77.63% and female literacy at 52.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 195, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghumarra

Ghumarra 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 Ghumarra

Ghumarra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khairagarh to Ghumarra is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Ghumarra is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghumarra

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

Health Facilities in Ghumarra

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

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