Gandai Khurd Village - Bodla, Kabeerdham

Gandai Khurd is a village situated in the Bodla tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodla and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Gandaikhurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandai Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandai Khurd is 439363. The village covers a total geographical area of 260.81 hectares and falls under the 491995 pincode. Bodla is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Gandai Khurd

As per Census 2011, Gandai Khurd village has a total population of 1,168 people, consisting of 580 males and 588 females. The village has 243 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 168 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 631 literate and 537 illiterate residents. Additionally, 50 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 47 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gandai Khurd are given below:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,168 580 588
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 168 92 76
Scheduled Castes (SC) 50 24 26
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 47 25 22
Literate Population 631 363 268
Illiterate Population 537 217 320

Nearby Villages of Gandai Khurd

Gandai Khurd 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
Gandai KalanEast1.26 km
Kusum GhataWest1.73 km
BoirkachharaNorth-West1.75 km
Khadaudha KalanSouth2.24 km
AchanakpurNorth2.47 km
Charkhura KalanNorth-East2.49 km
KharhattaSouth-East2.81 km
Nawagaon KalanEast2.94 km
JoginawagaonNorth-West3.21 km
KaresaraSouth-East3.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gandai Khurd

Gandai Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.8 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within NA
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodla to Gandai Khurd is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Gandai Khurd is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandai Khurd

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Gandai Khurd

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gandai Khurd

Where is Gandai Khurd located?

Gandai Khurd village is located in Bodla Tehsil, Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gandai Khurd?

The Gram Panchayat of Gandai Khurd is Gandaikhurd.

What is the pincode of Gandai Khurd?

The pincode of Gandai Khurd is 491995.

What is the population of Gandai Khurd?

Gandai Khurd has a total population of 1,168, including 580 males and 588 females.

How many households are there in Gandai Khurd?

There are 243 households in Gandai Khurd.

What is the literacy rate in Gandai Khurd?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gandai Khurd is 54.02%. Male literacy is 62.59% and female literacy is 45.58%.