Gumdi - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Gumdi is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Parbheli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gumdi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gumdi is 447687. The village covers a total geographical area of 400.27 hectares and falls under the 494635 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Gumdi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanker Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Gumdi

As per Census 2011, Gumdi village has a total population of 378 people, consisting of 191 males and 187 females. The village has 66 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 203 literate and 175 illiterate residents. Additionally, 378 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population378191187
Child Population (0–6 yrs)824141
Scheduled Tribes (ST)378191187
Literate Population20312182
Illiterate Population17570105

Nearby Villages of Gumdi

Gumdi 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)
MichgaonWest2.16 km
JodekhurseSouth2.38 km
PidchodNorth2.40 km
ParbheliEast2.44 km
DandaikhedaSouth-West2.90 km
SitalpurEast3.65 km
BhelwapaniSouth-East3.71 km
MeregaonSouth-East3.79 km
BeldoSouth-West3.91 km
SonadaiNorth-East4.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gumdi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Gumdi. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Gumdi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Gumdi is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gumdi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Gumdi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gumdi 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 Gumdi

Where is Gumdi located?

Gumdi village is located in Durgkondal Tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gumdi?

The Gram Panchayat of Gumdi is Parbheli.

What is the pincode of Gumdi?

The pincode of Gumdi is 494635.

What is the population of Gumdi?

Gumdi has a total population of 378, including 191 males and 187 females.

How many households are there in Gumdi?

There are 66 households in Gumdi.

What is the literacy rate in Gumdi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gumdi is 53.70%. Male literacy is 63.35% and female literacy is 43.85%.