Gadara - Poundi-Uproda, Korba

Gadara is a village situated in the Poundi-Uproda tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Poundi-uproda and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Jamkachhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadara is 435963. The village covers a total geographical area of 99.9 hectares and falls under the 495448 pincode. Katghora is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.

Gadara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pali-tanakhar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Korba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gadara

According to the 2011 Census, Gadara village had a total population of 475 people, including 259 males and 216 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 834 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.29%, with male literacy at 57.28% and female literacy at 31.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 45.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadara

Gadara 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 Gadara

Gadara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chirmiri, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katghora to Gadara is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Gadara 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 Gadara

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

Health Facilities in Gadara

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

FAQs about Gadara