Gandhiya

Gandhiya is a village located in Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Jaisinghnagar (tehsildar office) and 62km away from district headquarter Shahdol. As per 2009 stats, Gandhiya village is also a gram panchayat.

Gandhiya has its own place in the vibrant Shahdol region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Gandhiya

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gandhiya is 501216. The village spans a total geographical area of 684.22 hectares. Jaisinghnagar is nearest town to Gandhiya village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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Population of Gandhiya

Below is a concise population overview of Gandhiya as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,660 838 822
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 268 126 142
Scheduled Castes (SC) 164 95 69
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1,082 522 560
Literate Population 937 567 370
Illiterate Population 723 271 452

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gandhiya village:

  • The total population of Gandhiya village is around 1,660, including approximately 838 males and 822 females, with a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 268 children aged 0–6 years in Gandhiya village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Gandhiya village has 164 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1,082 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Gandhiya village is about 56.45%, with male literacy at 67.66% and female literacy at 45.01%.
  • There are around 447 households in Gandhiya village.

Connectivity of Gandhiya

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gandhiya. As per the 2011 stats, Gandhiya had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Gandhiya

Knowing the nearby villages of Gandhiya helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gandhiya.

Tendudol Kusmi Ghirghori Nakti Tola Amjhor Dadar Gajani Chhuihai Tola Jagra Tola Mair Tola Mithi

Frequently Asked Questions about Gandhiya

Where is Gandhiya located?
Gandhiya village is situated in Jaisinghnagar Tehsil, within the Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gandhiya?
Gandhiya serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Gandhiya as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gandhiya is 1,660, with 838 males and 822 females.
How many households are there in Gandhiya as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Gandhiya village has a total of 447 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gandhiya as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gandhiya is 56.45%. The male literacy rate is 67.66%, while the female literacy rate is 45.01%.