Gadhidih - Kurud, Dhamtari

Gadhidih is a village situated in the Kurud tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurud and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Dhamtari. Gadhidih Ganeshpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadhidih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadhidih is 446784. The village covers a total geographical area of 356.69 hectares and falls under the 493663 pincode. Kurud is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Gadhidih 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 Gadhidih

According to the 2011 Census, Gadhidih village had a total population of 1,016 people, including 506 males and 510 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.22%, with male literacy at 84.26% and female literacy at 64.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 199, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 126.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadhidih

Gadhidih 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 Gadhidih

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Gadhidih. The nearest railway station is Sirry, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurud to Gadhidih is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Gadhidih is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadhidih

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

Health Facilities in Gadhidih

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

FAQs about Gadhidih