Gatwa Village - Naya Baradwar, Sakti

Gatwa is a village situated in the Naya Baradwar tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from Sakti and around 25 km from Janjgir. Sundareli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gatwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gatwa is 436897. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.18 hectares and falls under the 495687 pincode. Naya Baradwar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gatwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Janjgir Champa Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Gatwa

As per Census 2011, Gatwa village has a total population of 432 people, consisting of 221 males and 211 females. The village has 94 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 60 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 255 literate and 177 illiterate residents. Additionally, 42 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 249 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gatwa are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gatwa

Gatwa 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 Gatwa

Gatwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sulgare, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Naya Baradwar to Gatwa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Gatwa is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gatwa

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

Health Facilities in Gatwa

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

FAQs about Gatwa