Gahira - Lailunga, Raigarh

Gahira is a village situated in the Lailunga tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lailunga and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Bhakurra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gahira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gahira is 434633. The village covers a total geographical area of 196.97 hectares and falls under the 496113 pincode. Lailunga is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Gahira

According to the 2011 Census, Gahira village had a total population of 303 people, including 152 males and 151 females, living in 81 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.42%, with male literacy at 91.37% and female literacy at 67.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 195.

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

Nearby Villages of Gahira

Gahira 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 Gahira

Gahira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lailunga to Gahira is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Gahira is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gahira

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

Health Facilities in Gahira

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

FAQs about Gahira