Gota - Dhamdha, Durg

Gota is a village situated in the Dhamdha tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhamdha and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Gota village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gota is 442494. The village covers a total geographical area of 626.39 hectares and falls under the 491331 pincode. Dhamdha is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Gota

According to the 2011 Census, Gota village had a total population of 1,752 people, including 843 males and 909 females, living in 293 households. The sex ratio was 1,078 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.83%, with male literacy at 84.15% and female literacy at 60.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 415, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 166.

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

Nearby Villages of Gota

Gota 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 Gota

Gota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bhilai Cabin, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamdha to Gota is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Gota is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gota

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

Health Facilities in Gota

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

FAQs about Gota