Girgaon - Dongargaon, Rajnandgaon

Girgaon is a village situated in the Dongargaon tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargaon and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Girgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Girgaon is 441119. The village covers a total geographical area of 356.54 hectares and falls under the 491661 pincode. Dongargaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Girgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Girgaon village had a total population of 841 people, including 433 males and 408 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.04%, with male literacy at 91.94% and female literacy at 75.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 322.

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

Nearby Villages of Girgaon

Girgaon 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 Girgaon

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Girgaon. The nearest railway station is Musra, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargaon to Girgaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Girgaon is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Girgaon

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

Health Facilities in Girgaon

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

FAQs about Girgaon