Ghotanbeda - Bande, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Ghotanbeda is a village situated in the Bande tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 39 km from Pakhanjur and around 164 km from Kanker. Shankernagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghotanbeda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghotanbeda is 448357. The village covers a total geographical area of 1414.65 hectares and falls under the 494777 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Ghotanbeda

As per Census 2011, Ghotanbeda village has a total population of 225 people, consisting of 111 males and 114 females. The village has 33 households and a sex ratio of 1,027 females per 1,000 males. There are 40 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 104 literate and 121 illiterate residents. Additionally, 225 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population225111114
Child Population (0–6 yrs)402119
Scheduled Tribes (ST)225111114
Literate Population1046044
Illiterate Population1215170

Nearby Villages of Ghotanbeda

Ghotanbeda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TiralgarhSouth-East2.68 km
MekawahiEast4.68 km
PadengaEast5.96 km
Netaji NagarSouth-East8.13 km
KarkondaEast9.13 km
Ashutosh NagarSouth-East10.03 km
VijaipurEast10.23 km
BandeEast11.44 km
KanhargaonSouth-East11.68 km
KurenarSouth-East11.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghotanbeda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Ghotanbeda. The nearest railway station is Rajuli, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 141.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Ghotanbeda is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Ghotanbeda is about 164 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghotanbeda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Ghotanbeda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ghotanbeda

Where is Ghotanbeda located?

Ghotanbeda village is located in Bande Tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghotanbeda?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghotanbeda is Shankernagar.

What is the pincode of Ghotanbeda?

The pincode of Ghotanbeda is 494777.

What is the population of Ghotanbeda?

Ghotanbeda has a total population of 225, including 111 males and 114 females.

How many households are there in Ghotanbeda?

There are 33 households in Ghotanbeda.

What is the literacy rate in Ghotanbeda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghotanbeda is 46.22%. Male literacy is 54.05% and female literacy is 38.60%.