Gidhpuri - Palari, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Gidhpuri is a village situated in the Palari tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from Palari and around 68 km from Raipur. Gidhapuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gidhpuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gidhpuri is 443911. The village covers a total geographical area of 456.74 hectares and falls under the 493228 pincode. Palari is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Gidhpuri 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 Gidhpuri

According to the 2011 Census, Gidhpuri village had a total population of 2,428 people, including 1,213 males and 1,215 females, living in 489 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.26%, with male literacy at 84.90% and female literacy at 62.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 641, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 333.

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

Nearby Villages of Gidhpuri

Gidhpuri 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 Gidhpuri

Gidhpuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belsonda, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palari to Gidhpuri is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Gidhpuri is about 68 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 Gidhpuri

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

Health Facilities in Gidhpuri

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

FAQs about Gidhpuri