Guljhar Village - 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

As per Census 2011, Guljhar village has a total population of 476 people, consisting of 241 males and 235 females. The village has 123 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 263 literate and 213 illiterate residents. Additionally, 318 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 476 241 235
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 64 38 26
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 318 163 155
Literate Population 263 155 108
Illiterate Population 213 86 127

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
KotripaniNorth2.11 km
Tongopani KalanEast2.31 km
TengrahiSouth-West2.39 km
BhothaSouth-East2.64 km
HathibaharaWest2.75 km
MatarbaharaSouth-West2.76 km
KosmarraSouth-East3.87 km
BakmaNorth-East4.20 km
Bhalu ChuwaNorth-West4.26 km
BichhladadarSouth-West4.51 km

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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within NA
Private Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Guljhar

Where is Guljhar located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Guljhar?

The Gram Panchayat of Guljhar is Bhotha.

What is the pincode of Guljhar?

The pincode of Guljhar is 493449.

What is the population of Guljhar?

Guljhar has a total population of 476, including 241 males and 235 females.

How many households are there in Guljhar?

There are 123 households in Guljhar.

What is the literacy rate in Guljhar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Guljhar is 55.25%. Male literacy is 64.32% and female literacy is 45.96%.