Gurwandi - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Gurwandi is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 103 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Mangahoor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurwandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurwandi is 447726. The village covers a total geographical area of 493.13 hectares and falls under the 494771 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 67 km away.

Gurwandi 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 Gurwandi

According to the 2011 Census, Gurwandi village had a total population of 260 people, including 124 males and 136 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 1,097 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.88%, with male literacy at 78.57% and female literacy at 52.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 168.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurwandi

Gurwandi 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 Gurwandi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Gurwandi. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Gurwandi is about 67 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Gurwandi is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurwandi

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

Health Facilities in Gurwandi

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

FAQs about Gurwandi