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

According to the 2011 Census, Gedra village had a total population of 961 people, including 492 males and 469 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.64%, with male literacy at 68.87% and female literacy at 49.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 211.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Gedra