Gadaghat - Pipariya, Narmadapuram

Gadaghat is a village situated in the Pipariya tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from Pipariya and around 80 km from Hoshangabad. Gadaghat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadaghat is 487801. The village covers a total geographical area of 756.75 hectares and falls under the 461775 pincode. Pipariya is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gadaghat

According to the 2011 Census, Gadaghat village had a total population of 1,464 people, including 771 males and 693 females, living in 301 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.68%, with male literacy at 87.48% and female literacy at 67.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 312, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 127.

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 Population1,464771693
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20511689
Scheduled Castes (SC)312170142
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1277651
Literate Population978573405
Illiterate Population486198288

Nearby Villages of Gadaghat

Gadaghat 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)
JhalonNorth-East2.16 km
KoluaWest2.19 km
GurariSouth-East2.26 km
Mudiya KhedaEast2.49 km
Khapariya KishorSouth-West2.58 km
PachlawaraNorth-West2.98 km
Khapar KhedaSouth3.16 km
DhanasariNorth-East3.57 km
Utiya KishorWest3.66 km
BorSouth-East3.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gadaghat

Gadaghat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pipariya, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipariya to Gadaghat is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Gadaghat is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadaghat

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gadaghat

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gadaghat

Where is Gadaghat located?

Gadaghat village is located in Pipariya Tehsil, Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gadaghat?

Gadaghat is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gadaghat?

The pincode of Gadaghat is 461775.

What is the population of Gadaghat?

Gadaghat had a total population of 1,464, including 771 males and 693 females.

How many households are there in Gadaghat?

Gadaghat had 301 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gadaghat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gadaghat was 77.68%. Male literacy was 87.48% and female literacy was 67.05%.