Gaitra - Kharora, Raipur

Gaitra is a village situated in the Kharora tehsil of Raipur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Tilda and around 35 km from Raipur. Getra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaitra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaitra is 444969. The village covers a total geographical area of 342.25 hectares and falls under the 493225 pincode. Tilda Newra is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Gaitra

According to the 2011 Census, Gaitra village had a total population of 892 people, including 456 males and 436 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.58%, with male literacy at 83.87% and female literacy at 59.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 427, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaitra

Gaitra 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 Gaitra

Gaitra 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 Baikunth, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tilda Newra to Gaitra is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Gaitra is about 35 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 Gaitra

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

Health Facilities in Gaitra

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

FAQs about Gaitra