Ghatkachhar - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Ghatkachhar is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 141 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Ghhatkachhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghatkachhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghatkachhar is 446058. The village covers a total geographical area of 339.1 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Ghatkachhar 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 Ghatkachhar

According to the 2011 Census, Ghatkachhar village had a total population of 781 people, including 382 males and 399 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.56%, with male literacy at 88.79% and female literacy at 64.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 248, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghatkachhar

Ghatkachhar 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 Ghatkachhar

Ghatkachhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Ghatkachhar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Ghatkachhar is about 141 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghatkachhar

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

Health Facilities in Ghatkachhar

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

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