Gedapali Village - Bhatgaon, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Gedapali is a village situated in the Bhatgaon tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Bilaigarh and around 170 km from Raipur. Gendapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gedapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gedapali is 444273. The village covers a total geographical area of 303.98 hectares and falls under the 493222 pincode. Bhatgaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gedapali

As per Census 2011, Gedapali village has a total population of 611 people, consisting of 297 males and 314 females. The village has 132 households and a sex ratio of 1,057 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 380 literate and 231 illiterate residents. Additionally, 51 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 263 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gedapali

Gedapali 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 Gedapali

Gedapali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baradwar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatgaon to Gedapali is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Gedapali is about 170 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gedapali

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

Health Facilities in Gedapali

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

FAQs about Gedapali