Rauna - Arjunda, Balod

Rauna is a village situated in the Arjunda tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 11 km from Gunderdehi and around 41 km from Durg. Rauna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rauna is 442827. The village covers a total geographical area of 401.92 hectares and falls under the 491225 pincode. Arjunda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Rauna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gunderdehi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanker Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rauna

According to the 2011 Census, Rauna village had a total population of 1,218 people, including 615 males and 603 females, living in 257 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.91%, with male literacy at 93.74% and female literacy at 75.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 62.

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

Nearby Villages of Rauna

Rauna 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 Rauna

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Rauna. The nearest railway station is Gundardehi, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arjunda to Rauna is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Rauna is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rauna

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

Health Facilities in Rauna

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

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