Gardha - Bankhedi, Narmadapuram

Gardha is a village situated in the Bankhedi tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from Bankhedi and around 99 km from Hoshangabad. Gardha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gardha is 487995. The village covers a total geographical area of 347.25 hectares and falls under the 461990 pincode. Pipariya is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Gardha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gardha

According to the 2011 Census, Gardha village had a total population of 647 people, including 330 males and 317 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.83%, with male literacy at 78.11% and female literacy at 56.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Gardha

Gardha 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 Gardha

Gardha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bankhedi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipariya to Gardha is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Gardha is about 99 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gardha

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

Health Facilities in Gardha

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

FAQs about Gardha