Gangada Village Overview
Gangada is a village in Makdi tehsil of Bastar district, Chhattisgarh. It lies about 30 km from Makdi tehsil headquarters and around 117 km from Jagdalpur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Elera is the Gram Panchayat for Gangada village.
The sections below provide essential information about Gangada village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangada is 448923. The village covers a geographical area of 351.45 hectares and has a pincode of 494226. Kondagaon is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.
Location Map of Gangada
Population & Demographics of Gangada
This section provides population and demographic details of Gangada village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 498 | 262 | 236 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 107 | 54 | 53 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 398 | 210 | 188 |
| Literate Population | 163 | 116 | 47 |
| Illiterate Population | 335 | 146 | 189 |
Key population details of Gangada village are given below:
- Gangada village is a small village with a total population of around 498, including approximately 262 males and 236 females, with a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males.
- Children aged 0–6 years form a notable share of the village population.
- 398 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Gangada village is low, with a literacy rate of about 32.73%.
- There are around 99 households in Gangada village.
Transport & Connectivity of Gangada
Transport facilities help residents of Gangada village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Gangada
The following villages are located close to Gangada and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gangada
- Where is Gangada located?
- Gangada village is located in Makdi Tehsil, Bastar district, Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gangada?
- The Gram Panchayat of Gangada is Elera (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Gangada?
- The pincode of Gangada is 494226.
- What is the population of Gangada?
- Gangada has a total population of 498, including 262 males and 236 females.
- How many households are there in Gangada?
- There are 99 households in Gangada.
- What is the literacy rate in Gangada?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gangada is 32.73%. Male literacy is 44.27% and female literacy is 19.92%.