Ghunchapali Kalan - Bagbahra, Mahasamund

Ghunchapali Kalan is a village situated in the Bagbahra tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagbahara and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Ghuchapalikala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghunchapali Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghunchapali Kalan is 446686. The village covers a total geographical area of 375.56 hectares and falls under the 493449 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Ghunchapali Kalan

As per Census 2011, Ghunchapali Kalan village has a total population of 1,491 people, consisting of 720 males and 771 females. The village has 368 households and a sex ratio of 1,070 females per 1,000 males. There are 204 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 855 literate and 636 illiterate residents. Additionally, 189 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 440 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ghunchapali Kalan are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ghunchapali Kalan

Ghunchapali Kalan 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 Ghunchapali Kalan

Ghunchapali Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Ghunchapali Kalan is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Ghunchapali Kalan is about 39 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 Ghunchapali Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Ghunchapali Kalan

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

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