Arjuni - Kasdol, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Arjuni is a village situated in the Kasdol tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from Kasdol and around 148 km from Raipur. Arjuni(b) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arjuni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arjuni is 443986. The village covers a total geographical area of 307.8 hectares and falls under the 493228 pincode. Kasdol is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Arjuni

According to the 2011 Census, Arjuni village had a total population of 2,004 people, including 985 males and 1,019 females, living in 415 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.27%, with male literacy at 85.57% and female literacy at 57.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 312.

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

Nearby Villages of Arjuni

Arjuni 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 Arjuni

Arjuni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arand, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasdol to Arjuni is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Arjuni is about 148 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arjuni

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

Health Facilities in Arjuni

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

FAQs about Arjuni