Gadhgodhi - Sakti

Gadhgodhi is a village situated in the Sakti tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from Sakti and around 54 km from Janjgir. Gadgodhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadhgodhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadhgodhi is 436963. The village covers a total geographical area of 360.06 hectares and falls under the 495689 pincode. Sakti is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Gadhgodhi

According to the 2011 Census, Gadhgodhi village had a total population of 1,477 people, including 731 males and 746 females, living in 369 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.21%, with male literacy at 91.54% and female literacy at 62.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,038.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadhgodhi

Gadhgodhi 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 Gadhgodhi

Gadhgodhi 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 Sakti, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakti to Gadhgodhi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Gadhgodhi is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadhgodhi

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

Health Facilities in Gadhgodhi

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

FAQs about Gadhgodhi