Govindpur - Pratappur, Surajpur

Govindpur is a village situated in the Pratappur tehsil of Surajpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 32 km from Pratappur and around 62 km from Ambikapur. Govindpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Govindpur is 432197. The village covers a total geographical area of 789.24 hectares and falls under the 496223 pincode. Pratappur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Govindpur

As per Census 2011, Govindpur village has a total population of 1,989 people, consisting of 953 males and 1,036 females. The village has 396 households and a sex ratio of 1,087 females per 1,000 males. There are 335 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,195 literate and 794 illiterate residents. Additionally, 50 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,455 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Govindpur

Govindpur 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 Govindpur

Govindpur 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 Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 163.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pratappur to Govindpur is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Govindpur is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Govindpur

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

Health Facilities in Govindpur

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

FAQs about Govindpur