Dhaba - Gandai, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Dhaba is a village situated in the Gandai tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 26 km from Chhuikhadan and around 80 km from Rajnandgaon. Dhaba village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhaba is 440131. The village covers a total geographical area of 415.13 hectares and falls under the 491888 pincode. Gandai is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Dhaba

As per Census 2011, Dhaba village has a total population of 1,170 people, consisting of 575 males and 595 females. The village has 222 households and a sex ratio of 1,034 females per 1,000 males. There are 201 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 638 literate and 532 illiterate residents. Additionally, 38 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 272 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhaba are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,170575595
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20110497
Scheduled Castes (SC)381919
Scheduled Tribes (ST)272128144
Literate Population638370268
Illiterate Population532205327

Nearby Villages of Dhaba

Dhaba 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KodwaSouth-East1.58 km
SarrakapaWest1.73 km
KhoudaNorth-West1.79 km
BasawarNorth2.18 km
LimoEast2.19 km
KatangiSouth-West2.21 km
BudhasagarSouth2.21 km
BhursatolaWest2.43 km
NadiyaNorth-East2.82 km
KritbansSouth3.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhaba

Dhaba 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 Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gandai to Dhaba is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Dhaba is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhaba

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

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

Health Facilities in Dhaba

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

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

FAQs about Dhaba

Where is Dhaba located?

Dhaba village is located in Gandai Tehsil, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhaba?

Dhaba is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dhaba?

The pincode of Dhaba is 491888.

What is the population of Dhaba?

Dhaba has a total population of 1,170, including 575 males and 595 females.

How many households are there in Dhaba?

There are 222 households in Dhaba.

What is the literacy rate in Dhaba?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhaba is 54.53%. Male literacy is 64.35% and female literacy is 45.04%.