Gatam - Katekalyan, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Gatam is a village situated in the Katekalyan tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katekalyan and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Dantewada. Gatam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gatam is 450185. The village covers a total geographical area of 956.31 hectares and falls under the 494449 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Gatam 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 Gatam

As per Census 2011, Gatam village has a total population of 1,204 people, consisting of 578 males and 626 females. The village has 276 households and a sex ratio of 1,083 females per 1,000 males. There are 238 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 232 literate and 972 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,152 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gatam

Gatam 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 Gatam

Gatam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kaklur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Gatam is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Gatam is about 28 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 Gatam

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

Health Facilities in Gatam

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

FAQs about Gatam