Gudum - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Gudum is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Gudum village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gudum is 447698. The village covers a total geographical area of 632.16 hectares and falls under the 494635 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Gudum

As per Census 2011, Gudum village has a total population of 547 people, consisting of 272 males and 275 females. The village has 123 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 213 literate and 334 illiterate residents. Additionally, 106 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 368 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gudum

Gudum 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 Gudum

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Gudum. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Gudum is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Gudum is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gudum

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

Health Facilities in Gudum

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

FAQs about Gudum