Gamawada
About Gamawada
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Gamawada village is 450089. Gamawada village is located in Dantewada tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 14km away from Dantewada, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Gamawada village. As per 2009 stats, Gamawada village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 2138.78 hectares. Gamawada has a total population of 1,574 peoples, out of which male population is 732 while female population is 842. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1150 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of gamawada village is 19.63% out of which 27.32% males and 12.95% females are literate. There are about 389 houses in gamawada village. Pincode of gamawada village locality is 494551.
When it comes to administration, Gamawada village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Gamawada village comes under Dantewara Vidhan Sabha constituency & Bastar Lok Sabha constituency. Dantewada is nearest town to gamawada village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.
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Population of Gamawada
The population details of Gamawada cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,574 | 732 | 842 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 260 | 127 | 133 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 30 | 14 | 16 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 1,520 | 702 | 818 |
| Literate Population | 309 | 200 | 109 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,265 | 532 | 733 |
Connectivity of Gamawada
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gamawada
Where is Gamawada located?
Gamawada village is situated in Dantewada Tehsil, within the Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gamawada?
Gamawada serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Gamawada?
The pincode of Gamawada is 494551, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Gamawada as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gamawada is 1,574, with 732 males and 842 females.
How many households are there in Gamawada as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Gamawada village has a total of 389 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gamawada as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gamawada is 19.63%. The male literacy rate is 27.32%, while the female literacy rate is 12.95%.