Gandapali - Kharsia, Raigarh

Gandapali is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Gandapali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandapali is 435165. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.98 hectares and falls under the 496665 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gandapali

According to the 2011 Census, Gandapali village had a total population of 622 people, including 316 males and 306 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.56%, with male literacy at 86.72% and female literacy at 56.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 586.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandapali

Gandapali 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 Gandapali

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gandapali. The nearest railway station is Jharradih, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Gandapali is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Gandapali is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandapali

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

Health Facilities in Gandapali

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

FAQs about Gandapali