Girdhauna - Takhatpur, Bilaspur

Girdhauna is a village situated in the Takhatpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Takhatpur and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Girdhouna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Girdhauna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Girdhauna is 438623. The village covers a total geographical area of 784.39 hectares and falls under the 495003 pincode. Takhatpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Girdhauna

According to the 2011 Census, Girdhauna village had a total population of 2,913 people, including 1,447 males and 1,466 females, living in 543 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.82%, with male literacy at 79.08% and female literacy at 56.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 408.

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

Nearby Villages of Girdhauna

Girdhauna 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 Girdhauna

Girdhauna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Usalapur, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Takhatpur to Girdhauna is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Girdhauna is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Girdhauna

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

Health Facilities in Girdhauna

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

FAQs about Girdhauna