Guachand - Sabroom, South Tripura

Guachand is a village situated in the Sabroom subdivision of South Tripura district, Tripura. It is located approximately 4 km from Satchand and around 60 km from Udaipur. Goachand Nandigram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guachand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guachand is 272403. The village covers a total geographical area of 653 hectares and falls under the 799143 pincode. Sabroom is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Guachand

As per Census 2011, Guachand village has a total population of 3,236 people, consisting of 1,661 males and 1,575 females. The village has 868 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 361 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,444 literate and 792 illiterate residents. Additionally, 458 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 329 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2361,6611,575
Child Population (0–6 yrs)361198163
Scheduled Castes (SC)458227231
Scheduled Tribes (ST)329169160
Literate Population2,4441,3161,128
Illiterate Population792345447

Nearby Villages of Guachand

Guachand 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HarinaSouth-East2.24 km
MagurchheraNorth2.56 km
ChalitachheraSouth-West2.88 km
GaurifaNorth-East2.92 km
ManubazarNorth-West2.99 km
RupaichhariNorth-East5.02 km
Paschim JalefaSouth-East5.13 km
SindukpatharNorth5.20 km
Purba JalefaSouth-East6.05 km
BijoynagarSouth6.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Guachand

Guachand is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jirania, while the nearest airport is Agartala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sabroom to Guachand is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udaipur to Guachand 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 Guachand

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Guachand

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Guachand

Where is Guachand located?

Guachand village is located in Sabroom Subdivision, South Tripura district, Tripura, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Guachand?

The Gram Panchayat of Guachand is Goachand Nandigram.

What is the pincode of Guachand?

The pincode of Guachand is 799143.

What is the population of Guachand?

Guachand has a total population of 3,236, including 1,661 males and 1,575 females.

How many households are there in Guachand?

There are 868 households in Guachand.

What is the literacy rate in Guachand?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Guachand is 75.53%. Male literacy is 79.23% and female literacy is 71.62%.