Gajmarra - Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon

Gajmarra is a village situated in the Dongargarh tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargarh and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Gajmarra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gajmarra is 440683. The village covers a total geographical area of 281.24 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Gajmarra 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 Gajmarra

According to the 2011 Census, Gajmarra village had a total population of 1,187 people, including 566 males and 621 females, living in 264 households. The sex ratio was 1,097 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.50%, with male literacy at 66.11% and female literacy at 49.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 146, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 498.

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

Nearby Villages of Gajmarra

Gajmarra 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 Gajmarra

Gajmarra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dongargarh, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Gajmarra is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Gajmarra is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gajmarra

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

Health Facilities in Gajmarra

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

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