Garhphuljhar - Basna, Mahasamund

Garhphuljhar is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Gadhphulajhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garhphuljhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garhphuljhar is 445827. The village covers a total geographical area of 885.91 hectares and falls under the 493554 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Garhphuljhar

According to the 2011 Census, Garhphuljhar village had a total population of 2,105 people, including 1,034 males and 1,071 females, living in 458 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.90%, with male literacy at 84.78% and female literacy at 65.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 292, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 394.

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

Nearby Villages of Garhphuljhar

Garhphuljhar 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 Garhphuljhar

Garhphuljhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Garhphuljhar is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Garhphuljhar is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garhphuljhar

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

Health Facilities in Garhphuljhar

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

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