Guljhar - Komakhan, Mahasamund

Guljhar is a village situated in the Komakhan tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from Bagbahara and around 50 km from Mahasamund. Bhotha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guljhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guljhar is 446611. The village covers a total geographical area of 298.62 hectares and falls under the 493449 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Guljhar 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 Guljhar

According to the 2011 Census, Guljhar village had a total population of 476 people, including 241 males and 235 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.83%, with male literacy at 76.35% and female literacy at 51.67%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 318.

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

Nearby Villages of Guljhar

Guljhar 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 Guljhar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Guljhar. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Guljhar is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Guljhar 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 Guljhar

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

Health Facilities in Guljhar

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

FAQs about Guljhar