Gumgara Kalan - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Gumgara Kalan is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Gaumgarakala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gumgara Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gumgara Kalan is 433139. The village covers a total geographical area of 668.77 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Gumgara Kalan 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 Gumgara Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Gumgara Kalan village had a total population of 1,509 people, including 779 males and 730 females, living in 368 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.73%, with male literacy at 66.87% and female literacy at 48.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 95, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 878.

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

Nearby Villages of Gumgara Kalan

Gumgara Kalan 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 Gumgara Kalan

Gumgara Kalan 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 121.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanpur to Gumgara Kalan is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Gumgara Kalan is about 37 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 Gumgara Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Gumgara Kalan

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

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