Ghonch - Pithora, Mahasamund

Ghonch is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Ghonch village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghonch is 446280. The village covers a total geographical area of 544.85 hectares and falls under the 493551 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Ghonch 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 Ghonch

As per Census 2011, Ghonch village has a total population of 1,589 people, consisting of 739 males and 850 females. The village has 435 households and a sex ratio of 1,150 females per 1,000 males. There are 201 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 984 literate and 605 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 614 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghonch

Ghonch 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 Ghonch

Ghonch is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Ghonch is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Ghonch is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghonch

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

Health Facilities in Ghonch

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

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