Gidha - Kharsia, Raigarh

Gidha is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Gidha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gidha is 435233. The village covers a total geographical area of 335.73 hectares and falls under the 496665 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Gidha 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 Gidha

According to the 2011 Census, Gidha village had a total population of 1,872 people, including 917 males and 955 females, living in 418 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.81%, with male literacy at 83.04% and female literacy at 57.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 203, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 535.

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

Nearby Villages of Gidha

Gidha 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 Gidha

Gidha 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 Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Gidha is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Gidha is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gidha

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

Health Facilities in Gidha

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

FAQs about Gidha