Gaitra - Palari, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Gaitra is a village situated in the Palari tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from Palari and around 65 km from Raipur. Gaitra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaitra is 443905. The village covers a total geographical area of 164.91 hectares and falls under the 493229 pincode. Palari is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Gaitra 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 Gaitra

According to the 2011 Census, Gaitra village had a total population of 1,596 people, including 803 males and 793 females, living in 367 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.72%, with male literacy at 85.46% and female literacy at 60.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 641, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 216.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaitra

Gaitra 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 Gaitra

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Gaitra. The nearest railway station is Belsonda, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palari to Gaitra is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Gaitra is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaitra

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

Health Facilities in Gaitra

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

FAQs about Gaitra