Guturma - Sitapur, Surguja

Guturma is a village situated in the Sitapur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sitapur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Guturma village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guturma is 433434. The village covers a total geographical area of 560.38 hectares and falls under the 497111 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Guturma 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 Guturma

According to the 2011 Census, Guturma village had a total population of 1,804 people, including 904 males and 900 females, living in 421 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.94%, with male literacy at 80.45% and female literacy at 63.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 273, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 935.

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

Nearby Villages of Guturma

Guturma 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 Guturma

Guturma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Guturma is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Guturma is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Guturma

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

Health Facilities in Guturma

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

FAQs about Guturma