Dhodha - Gandai, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Dhodha is a village situated in the Gandai tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 26 km from Chhuikhadan and around 78 km from Rajnandgaon. Dhodha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhodha is 440160. The village covers a total geographical area of 303.92 hectares and falls under the 491888 pincode. Gandai is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Dhodha 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 Dhodha

According to the 2011 Census, Dhodha village had a total population of 1,004 people, including 494 males and 510 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.70%, with male literacy at 83.54% and female literacy at 64.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhodha

Dhodha 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 Dhodha

Dhodha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gandai to Dhodha is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Dhodha is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhodha

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

Health Facilities in Dhodha

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

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