Gidhwa Bhanwar - Chhuriya, Rajnandgaon

Gidhwa Bhanwar is a village situated in the Chhuriya tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhuriya and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Amgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gidhwa Bhanwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gidhwa Bhanwar is 440946. The village covers a total geographical area of 223.63 hectares and falls under the 491558 pincode. Chhuria is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Gidhwa Bhanwar

According to the 2011 Census, Gidhwa Bhanwar village had a total population of 487 people, including 220 males and 267 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 1,214 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.91%, with male literacy at 80.32% and female literacy at 63.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 225.

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

Nearby Villages of Gidhwa Bhanwar

Gidhwa Bhanwar 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 Gidhwa Bhanwar

Gidhwa Bhanwar 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 Paniajob, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhuria to Gidhwa Bhanwar is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Gidhwa Bhanwar is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gidhwa Bhanwar

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

Health Facilities in Gidhwa Bhanwar

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

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