Ghochimuda - Kotma, Anuppur

Ghochimuda is a village situated in the Kotma tehsil of Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotma and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Anuppur. Belgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghochimuda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghochimuda is 501777. The village covers a total geographical area of 441.47 hectares and falls under the 484440 pincode. Bijuri is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Ghochimuda

According to the 2011 Census, Ghochimuda village had a total population of 222 people, including 110 males and 112 females, living in 50 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.67%, with male literacy at 60.00% and female literacy at 35.63%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 221.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghochimuda

Ghochimuda 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 Ghochimuda

Ghochimuda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Boridand, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijuri to Ghochimuda is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anuppur to Ghochimuda is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghochimuda

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

Health Facilities in Ghochimuda

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

FAQs about Ghochimuda