Ghonchal

Ghonchal is a village located in Udaipur tehsil of Raigarh district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Dharamjaigarh (tehsildar office) and 95km away from district headquarter Raigarh. As per 2009 stats, Bhojpur is the gram panchayat of Ghonchal village.

Here you can discover what makes Ghonchal unique in its vibrant Udaipur-Raigarh region. You’ll see Ghonchal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Ghonchal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ghonchal is 434372. The village spans a total geographical area of 304.13 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 496116. Dharamjaigarh is nearest town to Ghonchal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ghonchal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dharamjaigarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raigarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ghonchal

Population of Ghonchal

According to the 2011 Census, Ghonchal has a total population of about 409, with approximately 197 males and 212 females. The sex ratio is around 1076 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 50 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 18 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 290. The overall literacy rate is approximately 42.30%, with male literacy at about 52.79% and female literacy near 32.55%. There are around 108 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ghonchal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ghonchal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ghonchal. As per the 2011 stats, Ghonchal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Ghonchal

Knowing the nearby villages of Ghonchal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ghonchal.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ghonchal