Gadraula - Pali, Umaria

Gadraula is a village situated in the Pali tehsil of Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pali and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Umaria. Kathai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadraula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadraula is 468086. The village covers a total geographical area of 841.69 hectares and falls under the 484551 pincode. Pali is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Gadraula

According to the 2011 Census, Gadraula village had a total population of 312 people, including 149 males and 163 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 1,094 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.29%, with male literacy at 35.40% and female literacy at 33.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 303.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadraula

Gadraula 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 Gadraula

Gadraula is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ghunghuti, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pali to Gadraula is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Umaria to Gadraula is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadraula

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

Health Facilities in Gadraula

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

FAQs about Gadraula