Ganeshpur - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Ganeshpur is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Ganeshpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganeshpur is 433125. The village covers a total geographical area of 438.9 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Ganeshpur

According to the 2011 Census, Ganeshpur village had a total population of 1,709 people, including 828 males and 881 females, living in 366 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.43%, with male literacy at 65.47% and female literacy at 40.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganeshpur

Ganeshpur 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 Ganeshpur

Ganeshpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kamalpurgram, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanpur to Ganeshpur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Ganeshpur is about 29 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 Ganeshpur

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

Health Facilities in Ganeshpur

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

FAQs about Ganeshpur