Achholi - Palari, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Achholi is a village situated in the Palari tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from Palari and around 85 km from Raipur. Achholi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Achholi is 443932. The village covers a total geographical area of 551.6 hectares and falls under the 493228 pincode. Palari is the nearest town, located about 18 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 Kasdol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Achholi

According to the 2011 Census, Achholi village had a total population of 2,012 people, including 1,025 males and 987 females, living in 438 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.33%, with male literacy at 82.27% and female literacy at 60.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,072, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 194.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhatapara, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palari to Achholi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Achholi is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 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