Madase - Gidam, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Madase is a village situated in the Gidam tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Geedam and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Dantewada. Madse serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madase village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madase is 450172. The village covers a total geographical area of 840.42 hectares and falls under the 494441 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Madase 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 Madase

According to the 2011 Census, Madase village had a total population of 1,098 people, including 541 males and 557 females, living in 237 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.91%, with male literacy at 45.65% and female literacy at 26.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 789.

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

Nearby Villages of Madase

Madase 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 Madase

Public transport in the Madase 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 49.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Madase is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Madase is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madase

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

Health Facilities in Madase

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

FAQs about Madase