Gahanakhar - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Gahanakhar is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 134 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Lanti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gahanakhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gahanakhar is 446016. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.57 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Gahanakhar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Saraipali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gahanakhar

According to the 2011 Census, Gahanakhar village had a total population of 433 people, including 228 males and 205 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.64%, with male literacy at 78.43% and female literacy at 60.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 216.

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

Nearby Villages of Gahanakhar

Gahanakhar 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 Gahanakhar

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gahanakhar. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Gahanakhar is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Gahanakhar is about 134 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gahanakhar

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

Health Facilities in Gahanakhar

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

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