Gatatola - Dongargaon, Rajnandgaon

Gatatola is a village situated in the Dongargaon tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargaon and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Tappa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gatatola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gatatola is 441122. The village covers a total geographical area of 353.14 hectares and falls under the 491557 pincode. Rajnandgaon is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Gatatola

According to the 2011 Census, Gatatola village had a total population of 620 people, including 292 males and 328 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 1,123 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.90%, with male literacy at 82.75% and female literacy at 60.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 143, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 361.

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

Nearby Villages of Gatatola

Gatatola 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 Gatatola

Gatatola 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 Musra, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajnandgaon to Gatatola is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gatatola

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

Health Facilities in Gatatola

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

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