Gidhli - 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

According to the 2011 Census, Gidhli village had a total population of 1,033 people, including 523 males and 510 females, living in 250 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.37%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 62.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 121.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Gidhli