Gidhauri - Tundara, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Gidhauri is a village situated in the Tundara tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 23 km from Kasdol and around 140 km from Raipur. Gidhori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gidhauri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gidhauri is 444073. The village covers a total geographical area of 253.9 hectares and falls under the 493344 pincode. Shivrinarayan is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Gidhauri

According to the 2011 Census, Gidhauri village had a total population of 1,998 people, including 1,024 males and 974 females, living in 392 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.61%, with male literacy at 79.63% and female literacy at 57.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 303, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Gidhauri

Gidhauri 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 Gidhauri

Gidhauri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ibh5, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shivrinarayan to Gidhauri is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Gidhauri is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gidhauri

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

Health Facilities in Gidhauri

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

FAQs about Gidhauri