Ghotpal - Gidam, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Ghotpal is a village situated in the Gidam tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Geedam and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Dantewada. Ghotpal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghotpal is 450137. The village covers a total geographical area of 2198.19 hectares and falls under the 494441 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Ghotpal

According to the 2011 Census, Ghotpal village had a total population of 2,617 people, including 1,239 males and 1,378 females, living in 569 households. The sex ratio was 1,112 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.98%, with male literacy at 49.56% and female literacy at 23.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,366.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghotpal

Ghotpal 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 Ghotpal

Public transport in the Ghotpal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gidam, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Ghotpal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Ghotpal is about 27 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 Ghotpal

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

Health Facilities in Ghotpal

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

FAQs about Ghotpal