Ghumadand - Pratappur, Surajpur

Ghumadand is a village situated in the Pratappur tehsil of Surajpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 35 km from Pratappur and around 80 km from Ambikapur. Dhumadand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghumadand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghumadand is 432205. The village covers a total geographical area of 1831.78 hectares and falls under the 497223 pincode. Pratappur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Ghumadand village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ghumadand

As per Census 2011, Ghumadand village has a total population of 3,220 people, consisting of 1,602 males and 1,618 females. The village has 710 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 650 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,166 literate and 2,054 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,813 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ghumadand are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ghumadand

Ghumadand 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 Ghumadand

Ghumadand is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karonji, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 166.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pratappur to Ghumadand is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Ghumadand is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghumadand

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

Health Facilities in Ghumadand

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

FAQs about Ghumadand