Chamarguda - Bhatapara, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Chamarguda is a village situated in the Bhatapara tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from Bhatapara and around 80 km from Raipur. Pathariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chamarguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chamarguda is 443668. The village covers a total geographical area of 361.69 hectares and falls under the 493118 pincode. Bhatapara is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Chamarguda

According to the 2011 Census, Chamarguda village had a total population of 867 people, including 423 males and 444 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.62%, with male literacy at 76.19% and female literacy at 53.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 362, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 218.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population867423444
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1668779
Scheduled Castes (SC)362170192
Scheduled Tribes (ST)218118100
Literate Population453256197
Illiterate Population414167247

Nearby Villages of Chamarguda

Chamarguda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BitkuliEast1.73 km
PathariyaNorth2.28 km
PatanSouth-West2.49 km
DhaneliWest2.68 km
PasidNorth-East2.84 km
BamhanidihSouth-East3.17 km
KhairaSouth3.35 km
KohraudaNorth4.07 km
SilwaNorth-West4.11 km
KhapriNorth-East4.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chamarguda

Chamarguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ibhh, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatapara to Chamarguda is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Chamarguda is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chamarguda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Chamarguda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chamarguda

Where is Chamarguda located?

Chamarguda village is located in Bhatapara Tehsil, Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Chamarguda?

The Gram Panchayat of Chamarguda is Pathariya.

What is the pincode of Chamarguda?

The pincode of Chamarguda is 493118.

What is the population of Chamarguda?

Chamarguda had a total population of 867, including 423 males and 444 females.

How many households are there in Chamarguda?

Chamarguda had 137 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chamarguda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chamarguda was 64.62%. Male literacy was 76.19% and female literacy was 53.97%.