Gidhli Village - Basna, Mahasamund

Gidhli is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Gidhali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gidhli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gidhli is 445753. The village covers a total geographical area of 368.92 hectares and falls under the 493554 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Gidhli 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 Gidhli

As per Census 2011, Gidhli village has a total population of 1,033 people, consisting of 523 males and 510 females. The village has 250 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 132 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 643 literate and 390 illiterate residents. Additionally, 109 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 121 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,033 523 510
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 132 73 59
Scheduled Castes (SC) 109 56 53
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 121 55 66
Literate Population 643 360 283
Illiterate Population 390 163 227

Nearby Villages of Gidhli

Gidhli 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)
BhadarpaliSouth1.65 km
BardihEast1.93 km
MohkaNorth2.06 km
BanipaliNorth-West2.12 km
MankiSouth-East2.13 km
KharoraSouth-West2.15 km
BaigandihNorth-East2.76 km
BarihapaliSouth-West2.97 km
GudhiyariWest3.15 km
BarbaspurNorth-West3.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gidhli

Gidhli 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 Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Gidhli is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Gidhli is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gidhli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Gidhli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Gidhli

Where is Gidhli located?

Gidhli village is located in Basna Tehsil, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gidhli?

The Gram Panchayat of Gidhli is Gidhali.

What is the pincode of Gidhli?

The pincode of Gidhli is 493554.

What is the population of Gidhli?

Gidhli has a total population of 1,033, including 523 males and 510 females.

How many households are there in Gidhli?

There are 250 households in Gidhli.

What is the literacy rate in Gidhli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gidhli is 62.25%. Male literacy is 68.83% and female literacy is 55.49%.