Kholajhar - Daundilohara, Balod

Kholajhar is a village situated in the Daundilohara tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Dondiluhara and around 71 km from Durg. Kholjhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kholajhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kholajhar is 443113. The village covers a total geographical area of 392.88 hectares and falls under the 491227 pincode. Daundi Lohara is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kholajhar

According to the 2011 Census, Kholajhar village had a total population of 715 people, including 354 males and 361 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.47%, with male literacy at 90.94% and female literacy at 66.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 463.

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

Nearby Villages of Kholajhar

Kholajhar 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 Kholajhar

Kholajhar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kusumkasa, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daundi Lohara to Kholajhar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Kholajhar is about 71 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 Kholajhar

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

Health Facilities in Kholajhar

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

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