Gadaghat - Dhamdha, Durg

Gadaghat is a village situated in the Dhamdha tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhamdha and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Gadaghat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadaghat is 442430. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.81 hectares and falls under the 491001 pincode. Dhamdha is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Gadaghat

According to the 2011 Census, Gadaghat village had a total population of 641 people, including 314 males and 327 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.71%, with male literacy at 86.57% and female literacy at 73.36%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 73.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadaghat

Gadaghat 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 Gadaghat

Gadaghat is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Durg, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamdha to Gadaghat is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Gadaghat 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 Gadaghat

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

Health Facilities in Gadaghat

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

FAQs about Gadaghat