Gahanabhatha - Pithora, Mahasamund

Gahanabhatha is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Muda Gaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gahanabhatha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gahanabhatha is 446332. The village covers a total geographical area of 286.85 hectares and falls under the 493449 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Gahanabhatha 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 Gahanabhatha

According to the 2011 Census, Gahanabhatha village had a total population of 561 people, including 284 males and 277 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.98%, with male literacy at 86.27% and female literacy at 56.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 337.

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

Nearby Villages of Gahanabhatha

Gahanabhatha 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 Gahanabhatha

Gahanabhatha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Gahanabhatha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Gahanabhatha is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gahanabhatha

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

Health Facilities in Gahanabhatha

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

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