Ghunchapali - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Ghunchapali 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 112 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Ghhunchapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghunchapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghunchapali is 446075. The village covers a total geographical area of 219.32 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Ghunchapali 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 Ghunchapali

According to the 2011 Census, Ghunchapali village had a total population of 699 people, including 333 males and 366 females, living in 207 households. The sex ratio was 1,099 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.33%, with male literacy at 86.99% and female literacy at 74.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 234, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 78.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghunchapali

Ghunchapali 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 Ghunchapali

Ghunchapali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Ghunchapali is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Ghunchapali is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghunchapali

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

Health Facilities in Ghunchapali

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

FAQs about Ghunchapali