Girhuldih - Sitapur, Surguja

Girhuldih is a village situated in the Sitapur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sitapur and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Girhuldih village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Girhuldih is 433469. The village covers a total geographical area of 804.7 hectares and falls under the 497111 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Girhuldih

According to the 2011 Census, Girhuldih village had a total population of 2,019 people, including 997 males and 1,022 females, living in 442 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.85%, with male literacy at 71.31% and female literacy at 44.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 261, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,333.

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

Nearby Villages of Girhuldih

Girhuldih 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 Girhuldih

Girhuldih is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Girhuldih is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Girhuldih is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Girhuldih

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

Health Facilities in Girhuldih

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

FAQs about Girhuldih