Gidhapali - Basna, Mahasamund

Gidhapali is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 99 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Bhukel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gidhapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gidhapali is 445763. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.56 hectares and falls under the 493554 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Gidhapali

According to the 2011 Census, Gidhapali village had a total population of 454 people, including 223 males and 231 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.52%, with male literacy at 82.63% and female literacy at 63.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 168.

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

Nearby Villages of Gidhapali

Gidhapali 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 Gidhapali

Gidhapali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Gidhapali is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Gidhapali is about 99 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gidhapali

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

Health Facilities in Gidhapali

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

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