Gadadih - Bhakhara, Dhamtari

Gadadih is a village situated in the Bhakhara tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from Kurud and around 29 km from Dhamtari. Gadadih [supela] serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadadih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadadih is 446811. The village covers a total geographical area of 241.72 hectares and falls under the 493770 pincode. Bhakhara is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Gadadih

According to the 2011 Census, Gadadih village had a total population of 1,414 people, including 733 males and 681 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.36%, with male literacy at 85.67% and female literacy at 68.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 203.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadadih

Gadadih 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 Gadadih

Gadadih is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kurud, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhakhara to Gadadih is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Gadadih is about 29 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 Gadadih

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

Health Facilities in Gadadih

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

FAQs about Gadadih