Ghichamura - Rengali, Sambalpur

Ghichamura is a village situated in the Rengali tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Thelkoloi and around 50 km from Sambalpur. Ghichamura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghichamura is 381683. The village covers a total geographical area of 1610 hectares and falls under the 768212 pincode. Jharsuguda is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Ghichamura

As per Census 2011, Ghichamura village has a total population of 2,639 people, consisting of 1,330 males and 1,309 females. The village has 646 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 267 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,682 literate and 957 illiterate residents. Additionally, 478 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,352 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghichamura

Ghichamura 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 Ghichamura

Public transport in the Ghichamura is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lapanga, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jharsuguda to Ghichamura is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Ghichamura is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghichamura

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

Health Facilities in Ghichamura

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

FAQs about Ghichamura