Gedra - Rampur Naikin, Sidhi

Gedra is a village situated in the Rampur Naikin tehsil of Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rampur Naikin and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Sidhi. Karaundia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gedra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gedra is 502381. The village covers a total geographical area of 286.93 hectares and falls under the 486775 pincode. Churhat is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Gedra

As per Census 2011, Gedra village has a total population of 961 people, consisting of 492 males and 469 females. The village has 187 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 183 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 464 literate and 497 illiterate residents. Additionally, 39 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 211 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population961492469
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1838499
Scheduled Castes (SC)391920
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211110101
Literate Population464281183
Illiterate Population497211286

Nearby Villages of Gedra

Gedra 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)
KathrihaNorth-West0.68 km
KaraudiyaSouth-West2.20 km
ThakurdevaNorth2.50 km
NaugawanNorth2.73 km
DeochhaNorth-East2.78 km
MadwaWest2.90 km
KaranpurNorth-West3.03 km
JhokharwarNorth-East3.33 km
SemariyaNorth-East3.33 km
ObarahaEast3.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gedra

Gedra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Joba, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Churhat to Gedra is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sidhi to Gedra is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gedra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gedra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Gedra

Where is Gedra located?

Gedra village is located in Rampur Naikin Tehsil, Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gedra?

The Gram Panchayat of Gedra is Karaundia.

What is the pincode of Gedra?

The pincode of Gedra is 486775.

What is the population of Gedra?

Gedra has a total population of 961, including 492 males and 469 females.

How many households are there in Gedra?

There are 187 households in Gedra.

What is the literacy rate in Gedra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gedra is 48.28%. Male literacy is 57.11% and female literacy is 39.02%.