Gadhota - Bhitarwar, Gwalior

Gadhota is a village situated in the Bhitarwar tehsil of Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhitarwar and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Gwalior. Gadhota village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadhota is 454217. The village covers a total geographical area of 410.77 hectares and falls under the 475220 pincode. Bhitarwar is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Gadhota

According to the 2011 Census, Gadhota village had a total population of 1,752 people, including 926 males and 826 females, living in 312 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.36%, with male literacy at 74.75% and female literacy at 46.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 472, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,752926826
Child Population (0–6 yrs)251130121
Scheduled Castes (SC)472258214
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population921595326
Illiterate Population831331500

Nearby Villages of Gadhota

Gadhota 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)
MahuthaNorth-West1.40 km
KupedaSouth1.44 km
LodhiSouth-West1.69 km
SilhaEast1.77 km
Baniya TorNorth-East2.34 km
MusahariNorth-West2.64 km
DhobatSouth-West2.83 km
AdampurEast3.04 km
MasudpurSouth3.07 km
Deori KalanWest3.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gadhota

Gadhota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Indargarh, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhitarwar to Gadhota is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gwalior to Gadhota is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadhota

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Gadhota

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Gadhota

Where is Gadhota located?

Gadhota village is located in Bhitarwar Tehsil, Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gadhota?

Gadhota is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gadhota?

The pincode of Gadhota is 475220.

What is the population of Gadhota?

Gadhota had a total population of 1,752, including 926 males and 826 females.

How many households are there in Gadhota?

Gadhota had 312 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gadhota?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gadhota was 61.36%. Male literacy was 74.75% and female literacy was 46.24%.