Town · Surguja, Chhattisgarh
# Govindpur

Govindpur is a town in Surajpur sub-district of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh (census town). The 2011 Census counted 4,392 people in 930 households. Literacy was 85.5%.
- 4,392 people (2011)
- 930 households
- 85.5% literacy
- 937 females per 1,000 males

## Population of Govindpur

■ Govindpur · ■ Surguja urban average
- Literacy (age 7+) 85.5% 84.5%
- Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) 937 940
- Child sex ratio (0–6) 853 903
- Working population 26.5% 31.3%

Source: Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts.

## Homes and amenities in Govindpur

Of every 100 households in Govindpur in 2011, 94 had electricity, 89 a toilet at home and 85 cooked with LPG; 83 had a mobile phone, 72 a two-wheeler and 11 a car.

■ Govindpur · ■ Surguja urban average
- Electricity for lighting 94% 92%
- Toilet within the home 89% 61%
- No toilet (open defecation) 11% 38%
- Tap water 90% 43%
- Drinking water within premises 88% 56%
- Cooking with LPG / PNG 85% 49%
- Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue 13% 46%
- Use banking services 93% 72%
- Television 85% 64%
- Mobile phone 83% 68%
- Computer with internet 7% 4%
- Two-wheeler 72% 44%
- Car / jeep / van 11% 10%
- None of these assets 3% 12%
- Own their home 11% 66%

Source: Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14).

## What people in Govindpur work as

■ Services, trade & industry 1,021 (88%) · ■ Household industry 3 (0%) · ■ Farming 95 (8%) · ■ Marginal 46 (4%)

Source: Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts.

## Govindpur in numbers and road distances
- Density 853 per km²
- Annual rainfall 1,053 mm
- Temperature range 12 °C to 28 °C

### Road distances
- Raipur (state capital) 375 km by road
- Ambikapur (district HQ) 25 km by road
- Ambikapur (city of 1 lakh+) 25 km by road
- Raipur (city of 5 lakh+) 375 km by road
- Vishrampur (railway station) 7 km by road

Source: Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory.

## Services and economy in Govindpur

### Civic services
- Pucca roads 3 km
- Drainage Open drains
- Flush toilets 885
- Electricity — homes 850
- Electricity — industry 1

### Hospitals
- ● Allopathic hospitals 1 · 20 beds · 2 doctors

### Schools and colleges
- ● Primary schools 2 govt · 2 private

### Banks
- Nationalised banks 1
- Co-operative banks 1

Source: Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory.

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Govindpur
- Hospitals 1 in Govindpur
- Petrol pumps 1 in Govindpur

Source: Overture Maps Foundation places, release 2026-10-21.0 (CDLA-Permissive-2.0, Apache-2.0 or CC0 by source).

## Know before you go: Govindpur
- Time zone UTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- Currency Rupee (INR)
- Country calling code +91
- Languages English, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug types Type C, D · 230 V
- Driving side Left
- Postcode format 6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports
- Maa Mahamaya Airport (AHA) · Ambikapur 37 km
- Bilaspur Airport (PAB) · Bilaspur 165 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.6 hours, sunrise around 05:11) and shortest in Dec (about 10.7 hours, sunrise around 06:31, sunset around 17:14).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02; OurAirports (public domain).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers
- What is the population of Govindpur? 4,392 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Govindpur in? Surguja district, Chhattisgarh
- What plug type is used in Govindpur? Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Govindpur? Maa Mahamaya Airport (AHA), about 37 km in a straight line

At a glance
- Sub-district: Surajpur
- District: Surguja
- State: Chhattisgarh
- Census town code: 432613
- Status: census town
- Coordinates: 23.245, 82.969

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