Gindola - Lavan, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Gindola is a village situated in the Lavan tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Baloda Bazar and around 96 km from Raipur. Gidola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gindola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gindola is 443780. The village covers a total geographical area of 433.56 hectares and falls under the 493526 pincode. Baloda Bazar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Gindola

According to the 2011 Census, Gindola village had a total population of 2,093 people, including 1,031 males and 1,062 females, living in 447 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.35%, with male literacy at 88.53% and female literacy at 62.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 581, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 168.

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

Nearby Villages of Gindola

Gindola 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 Gindola

Gindola is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nipania, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baloda Bazar to Gindola is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Gindola is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gindola

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

Health Facilities in Gindola

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

FAQs about Gindola