Ganjar - Komakhan, Mahasamund

Ganjar is a village situated in the Komakhan tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Bagbahara and around 50 km from Mahasamund. Ganjar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganjar is 446550. The village covers a total geographical area of 668.83 hectares and falls under the 493449 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Ganjar 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 Ganjar

As per Census 2011, Ganjar village has a total population of 1,865 people, consisting of 901 males and 964 females. The village has 473 households and a sex ratio of 1,069 females per 1,000 males. There are 241 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,157 literate and 708 illiterate residents. Additionally, 93 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 347 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,865901964
Child Population (0–6 yrs)241116125
Scheduled Castes (SC)935043
Scheduled Tribes (ST)347155192
Literate Population1,157645512
Illiterate Population708256452

Nearby Villages of Ganjar

Ganjar 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)
Tupak BoraNorth-East1.98 km
MohbaSouth-West2.11 km
MudagaonNorth-West2.15 km
TedinaraSouth-East2.41 km
KuspaliWest2.66 km
NartoriEast3.04 km
KauhakudaNorth-West3.33 km
LitiyadadarSouth-West3.51 km
BirajpaliWest4.04 km
Sohagpur Alias NawagaonSouth-East4.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ganjar

Ganjar 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 16.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Ganjar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Ganjar is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ganjar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ganjar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ganjar 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 Ganjar

Where is Ganjar located?

Ganjar village is located in Komakhan Tehsil, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ganjar?

Ganjar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ganjar?

The pincode of Ganjar is 493449.

What is the population of Ganjar?

Ganjar has a total population of 1,865, including 901 males and 964 females.

How many households are there in Ganjar?

There are 473 households in Ganjar.

What is the literacy rate in Ganjar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ganjar is 62.04%. Male literacy is 71.59% and female literacy is 53.11%.