Gudma - Birsa, Balaghat

Gudma is a village situated in the Birsa tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from Baihar and around 80 km from Balaghat. Gudma village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gudma is 498190. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.71 hectares and falls under the 481116 pincode. Malajkhand is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Gudma

As per Census 2011, Gudma village has a total population of 596 people, consisting of 294 males and 302 females. The village has 146 households and a sex ratio of 1,027 females per 1,000 males. There are 70 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 416 literate and 180 illiterate residents. Additionally, 39 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 507 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gudma

Gudma 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 Gudma

Gudma is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bamhani Banjur, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malajkhand to Gudma is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Gudma is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gudma

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

Health Facilities in Gudma

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

FAQs about Gudma