Gandhari - Datia Nagar, Datia

Gandhari is a village situated in the Datia Nagar tehsil of Datia district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Datia and around 8 km from Datia. Gandhari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandhari is 454657. The village covers a total geographical area of 384.89 hectares and falls under the 475661 pincode. Datia is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Gandhari

According to the 2011 Census, Gandhari village had a total population of 1,402 people, including 741 males and 661 females, living in 277 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.58%, with male literacy at 89.39% and female literacy at 50.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 268, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandhari

Gandhari 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 Gandhari

Gandhari 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 Datia, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Datia to Gandhari is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandhari

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

Health Facilities in Gandhari

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

FAQs about Gandhari