Gidhauri - Saragaon, Janjgir-Champa

Gidhauri is a village situated in the Saragaon tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 40 km from Champa and around 35 km from Janjgir. Gidhauri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gidhauri is 436829. The village covers a total geographical area of 341.16 hectares and falls under the 495660 pincode. Baradwar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Gidhauri

According to the 2011 Census, Gidhauri village had a total population of 1,487 people, including 742 males and 745 females, living in 324 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.06%, with male literacy at 85.43% and female literacy at 58.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 320, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 346.

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

Nearby Villages of Gidhauri

Gidhauri 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 Gidhauri

Gidhauri 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 Baradwar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baradwar to Gidhauri is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Gidhauri is about 35 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 Gidhauri

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

Health Facilities in Gidhauri

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

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