Gadhi - Gairatganj, Raisen

Gadhi is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Gadhi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadhi is 483928. The village covers a total geographical area of 3317.96 hectares and falls under the 464884 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 9 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 Sanchi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Vidisha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gadhi

According to the 2011 Census, Gadhi village had a total population of 5,294 people, including 2,715 males and 2,579 females, living in 1,039 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.92%, with male literacy at 82.02% and female literacy at 69.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 572, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 570.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Sorai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Gadhi is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Gadhi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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:

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