Gidhamuda Village - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Gidhamuda is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 111 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Saraipali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gidhamuda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gidhamuda is 445923. The village covers a total geographical area of 270.52 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Gidhamuda

As per Census 2011, Gidhamuda village has a total population of 518 people, consisting of 251 males and 267 females. The village has 129 households and a sex ratio of 1,063 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 322 literate and 196 illiterate residents. Additionally, 56 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 148 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gidhamuda

Gidhamuda 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 Gidhamuda

Gidhamuda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Gidhamuda is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Gidhamuda is about 111 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gidhamuda

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

Health Facilities in Gidhamuda

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

FAQs about Gidhamuda