Charoda - Palari, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Charoda is a village situated in the Palari tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from Palari and around 80 km from Raipur. Charoda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Charoda is 443981. The village covers a total geographical area of 804.73 hectares and falls under the 493228 pincode. Palari is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Charoda 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 Charoda

According to the 2011 Census, Charoda village had a total population of 2,661 people, including 1,330 males and 1,331 females, living in 518 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.78%, with male literacy at 79.91% and female literacy at 53.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 345, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 525.

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

Nearby Villages of Charoda

Charoda 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 Charoda

Charoda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Belsonda, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palari to Charoda is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Charoda 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 Charoda

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

Health Facilities in Charoda

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

FAQs about Charoda