Koyda - Lavan, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Koyda is a village situated in the Lavan tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 34 km from Baloda Bazar and around 118 km from Raipur. Koyada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koyda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koyda is 443818. The village covers a total geographical area of 639.02 hectares and falls under the 493526 pincode. Lawan is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Koyda

According to the 2011 Census, Koyda village had a total population of 1,598 people, including 775 males and 823 females, living in 361 households. The sex ratio was 1,062 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.37%, with male literacy at 88.41% and female literacy at 57.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 198.

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

Nearby Villages of Koyda

Koyda 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 Koyda

Koyda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Latia Cabin, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lawan to Koyda is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Koyda is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koyda

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

Health Facilities in Koyda

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

FAQs about Koyda