Achholi - Marri Bangla(Deori), Balod

Achholi is a village situated in the Marri Bangla(Deori) tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Dondiluhara and around 52 km from Durg. Acholi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Achholi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Achholi is 442986. The village covers a total geographical area of 370.84 hectares and falls under the 491227 pincode. Dondiluhara is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Achholi 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 Achholi

According to the 2011 Census, Achholi village had a total population of 1,792 people, including 887 males and 905 females, living in 367 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.95%, with male literacy at 92.32% and female literacy at 71.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 563.

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

Nearby Villages of Achholi

Achholi 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 Achholi

Achholi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balod, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dondiluhara to Achholi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Achholi is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Achholi

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

Health Facilities in Achholi

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

FAQs about Achholi