Gadgadiya - Jaora, Ratlam

Gadgadiya is a village situated in the Jaora tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaora and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Gargariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadgadiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadgadiya is 470188. The village covers a total geographical area of 429.18 hectares and falls under the 457226 pincode. Jaora is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Gadgadiya

According to the 2011 Census, Gadgadiya village had a total population of 1,086 people, including 549 males and 537 females, living in 285 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.27%, with male literacy at 82.49% and female literacy at 49.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 217, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadgadiya

Gadgadiya 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 Gadgadiya

Gadgadiya 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 Jaora, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaora to Gadgadiya is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Gadgadiya is about 47 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 Gadgadiya

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

Health Facilities in Gadgadiya

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

FAQs about Gadgadiya