Gidhwa - Marri Bangla(Deori), Balod

Gidhwa is a village situated in the Marri Bangla(Deori) tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from Dondiluhara and around 49 km from Durg. Gidhva serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gidhwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gidhwa is 442934. The village covers a total geographical area of 382.4 hectares and falls under the 491227 pincode. Rajnandgaon is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Gidhwa

According to the 2011 Census, Gidhwa village had a total population of 987 people, including 484 males and 503 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.05%, with male literacy at 88.81% and female literacy at 67.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 196.

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

Nearby Villages of Gidhwa

Gidhwa 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 Gidhwa

Gidhwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ibhe, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajnandgaon to Gidhwa is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Gidhwa is about 49 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 Gidhwa

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

Health Facilities in Gidhwa

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

FAQs about Gidhwa