Gadhmiri - Kuakonda, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Gadhmiri is a village situated in the Kuakonda tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kuwakonda and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Dantewada. Gadhmiri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadhmiri is 450229. The village covers a total geographical area of 2863.96 hectares and falls under the 494552 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 109 km away.

Gadhmiri 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 Gadhmiri

According to the 2011 Census, Gadhmiri village had a total population of 2,743 people, including 1,335 males and 1,408 females, living in 666 households. The sex ratio was 1,055 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.79%, with male literacy at 55.43% and female literacy at 33.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,712.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadhmiri

Gadhmiri 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 Gadhmiri

Gadhmiri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dantewara, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Gadhmiri is about 109 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Gadhmiri is about 23 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 Gadhmiri

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

Health Facilities in Gadhmiri

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

FAQs about Gadhmiri