Gadhi - Kotma, Anuppur

Gadhi is a village situated in the Kotma tehsil of Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotma and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Anuppur. Vicharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadhi is 501739. The village covers a total geographical area of 520.86 hectares and falls under the 484334 pincode. Kotma is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Gadhi

According to the 2011 Census, Gadhi village had a total population of 1,057 people, including 543 males and 514 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.00%, with male literacy at 82.14% and female literacy at 51.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadhi

Gadhi 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 Gadhi

Gadhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kotma, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotma to Gadhi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anuppur to Gadhi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadhi

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

Health Facilities in Gadhi

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

FAQs about Gadhi