Gidhawa - Arang, Raipur

Gidhawa is a village situated in the Arang tehsil of Raipur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arang and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Raipur. Gidhawa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gidhawa is 444581. The village covers a total geographical area of 221.1 hectares and falls under the 493441 pincode. Arang is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Gidhawa

According to the 2011 Census, Gidhawa village had a total population of 536 people, including 250 males and 286 females, living in 124 households. The sex ratio was 1,144 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.63%, with male literacy at 91.78% and female literacy at 74.70%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 69.

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

Nearby Villages of Gidhawa

Gidhawa 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 Gidhawa

Gidhawa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Arang Mahanadi, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arang to Gidhawa is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Gidhawa is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gidhawa

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

Health Facilities in Gidhawa

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

FAQs about Gidhawa