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

As per Census 2011, Madase village has a total population of 1,098 people, consisting of 541 males and 557 females. The village has 237 households and a sex ratio of 1,029 females per 1,000 males. There are 168 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 334 literate and 764 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 789 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Madase are given below:

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