Gandhigram - Gopadbanas, Sidhi

Gandhigram is a village situated in the Gopadbanas tehsil of Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Sidhi, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Gandhigram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandhigram is 502642. The village covers a total geographical area of 277.65 hectares and falls under the 486661 pincode. Sidhi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Gandhigram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sidhi Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Gandhigram

As per Census 2011, Gandhigram village has a total population of 1,494 people, consisting of 750 males and 744 females. The village has 311 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 291 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 714 literate and 780 illiterate residents. Additionally, 118 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 903 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gandhigram are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gandhigram

Gandhigram 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 Gandhigram

Gandhigram is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Marwasgram, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sidhi to Gandhigram is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandhigram

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

Health Facilities in Gandhigram

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

FAQs about Gandhigram