Gadapal
Gadapal is a village located in Dantewada tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 17km away from Dantewada, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Gadapal village. As per 2009 stats, Gadapal village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Gadapal unique in its vibrant Dantewada-Dakshin Bastar Dantewada region. You’ll see Gadapal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Gadapal
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gadapal is 450108. The village spans a total geographical area of 2150.21 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 494552. Bade Bacheli is nearest town to Gadapal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.
When it comes to local governance, Gadapal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dantewara Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bastar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Gadapal
Population of Gadapal
According to the 2011 Census, Gadapal has a total population of about 1,671, with approximately 784 males and 887 females. The sex ratio is around 1131 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 230 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 6 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,589. The overall literacy rate is approximately 16.34%, with male literacy at about 22.83% and female literacy near 10.60%. There are around 364 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gadapal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,671 | 784 | 887 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 230 | 108 | 122 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,589 | 742 | 847 |
| Literate Population | 273 | 179 | 94 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,398 | 605 | 793 |
Connectivity of Gadapal
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gadapal. As per the 2011 stats, Gadapal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Gadapal
Knowing the nearby villages of Gadapal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gadapal.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gadapal
- Where is Gadapal located?
- Gadapal village is situated in Dantewada Tehsil, within the Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gadapal?
- Gadapal serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Gadapal?
- The pincode of Gadapal is 494552, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Gadapal as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gadapal is 1,671, with 784 males and 887 females.
- How many households are there in Gadapal as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Gadapal village has a total of 364 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Gadapal as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gadapal is 16.34%. The male literacy rate is 22.83%, while the female literacy rate is 10.60%.