Govindban - Bilaigarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Govindban is a village situated in the Bilaigarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 1 km from Bilaigarh and around 148 km from Raipur. Govindwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Govindban village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Govindban is 444236. The village covers a total geographical area of 301.42 hectares and falls under the 493338 pincode. Bilaigarh is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Govindban

According to the 2011 Census, Govindban village had a total population of 2,056 people, including 998 males and 1,058 females, living in 428 households. The sex ratio was 1,060 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.06%, with male literacy at 88.94% and female literacy at 66.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 415, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 132.

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

Nearby Villages of Govindban

Govindban 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 Govindban

Govindban is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sulgare, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilaigarh to Govindban is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Govindban is about 148 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Govindban

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

Health Facilities in Govindban

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

FAQs about Govindban