Ghanakachhar - Katghora, Korba

Ghanakachhar is a village situated in the Katghora tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katghora and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Telsara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghanakachhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghanakachhar is 435898. The village covers a total geographical area of 138.23 hectares and falls under the 495450 pincode. Korba is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Ghanakachhar

According to the 2011 Census, Ghanakachhar village had a total population of 368 people, including 168 males and 200 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 1,190 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.89%, with male literacy at 82.64% and female literacy at 61.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 236.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghanakachhar

Ghanakachhar 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 Ghanakachhar

Ghanakachhar 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 Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Korba to Ghanakachhar is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Ghanakachhar is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghanakachhar

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

Health Facilities in Ghanakachhar

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

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