Gahna Jhariya - Lailunga, Raigarh

Gahna Jhariya is a village situated in the Lailunga tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lailunga and around 94 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Gahnajhariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gahna Jhariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gahna Jhariya is 434547. The village covers a total geographical area of 2038.24 hectares and falls under the 496115 pincode. Lailunga is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Gahna Jhariya 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 Gahna Jhariya

As per Census 2011, Gahna Jhariya village has a total population of 4,519 people, consisting of 2,208 males and 2,311 females. The village has 1,069 households and a sex ratio of 1,046 females per 1,000 males. There are 689 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,095 literate and 2,424 illiterate residents. Additionally, 342 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3,455 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gahna Jhariya are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gahna Jhariya

Gahna Jhariya 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 Gahna Jhariya

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gahna Jhariya. The nearest railway station is Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lailunga to Gahna Jhariya is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Gahna Jhariya is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gahna Jhariya

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

Health Facilities in Gahna Jhariya

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

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