Girdha - Chandra Shekhar Azad Nagar, Alirajpur

Girdha is a village situated in the Chandra Shekhar Azad Nagar tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from Bhavra and around 30 km from Alirajpur. Girdha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Girdha is 504948. The village covers a total geographical area of 1022 hectares and falls under the 457882 pincode. Bhavra is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Girdha

As per Census 2011, Girdha village has a total population of 1,949 people, consisting of 959 males and 990 females. The village has 353 households and a sex ratio of 1,032 females per 1,000 males. There are 404 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 453 literate and 1,496 illiterate residents. Additionally, 35 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,910 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,949959990
Child Population (0–6 yrs)404193211
Scheduled Castes (SC)351520
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,910941969
Literate Population453274179
Illiterate Population1,496685811

Nearby Villages of Girdha

Girdha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Miryawat BadiSouth-East1.67 km
MalweliNorth2.15 km
MendhaNorth-West2.28 km
Miriyawat ChhotiSouth2.39 km
MayawatSouth-East3.27 km
BahedawaSouth-West3.30 km
BarkhedaSouth3.63 km
Bhawata BadaWest3.67 km
GerughatiNorth-East3.91 km
MathanaNorth3.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Girdha

Girdha 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 Dhamarda, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhavra to Girdha is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alirajpur to Girdha is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Girdha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Girdha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Girdha

Where is Girdha located?

Girdha village is located in Chandra Shekhar Azad Nagar Tehsil, Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Girdha?

Girdha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Girdha?

The pincode of Girdha is 457882.

What is the population of Girdha?

Girdha has a total population of 1,949, including 959 males and 990 females.

How many households are there in Girdha?

There are 353 households in Girdha.

What is the literacy rate in Girdha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Girdha is 23.24%. Male literacy is 28.57% and female literacy is 18.08%.