Gudma - Paraswada, Balaghat

Gudma is a village situated in the Paraswada tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paraswada and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Gudma village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gudma is 498418. The village covers a total geographical area of 422.17 hectares and falls under the 481105 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town, located about 25 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 Baihar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gudma

According to the 2011 Census, Gudma village had a total population of 1,982 people, including 965 males and 1,017 females, living in 475 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.92%, with male literacy at 91.12% and female literacy at 75.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 364, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 412.

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

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhapewara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baihar to Gudma is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Gudma is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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:

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