Gadaghat - Chhura, Gariyaband

Gadaghat is a village situated in the Chhura tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 36 km from Chhura and around 75 km from Raipur. Gadaghat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadaghat is 445257. The village covers a total geographical area of 317.81 hectares and falls under the 492101 pincode. Rajim is the nearest town, located about 32 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 Rajim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gadaghat

According to the 2011 Census, Gadaghat village had a total population of 1,188 people, including 590 males and 598 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.84%, with male literacy at 88.37% and female literacy at 63.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 145.

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 >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rajim, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajim to Gadaghat is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Gadaghat is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 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