Kachlon - Simga, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Kachlon is a village situated in the Simga tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from Simga and around 51 km from Raipur. Kachlone serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kachlon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kachlon is 443514. The village covers a total geographical area of 1127.53 hectares and falls under the 493101 pincode. Simga is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kachlon 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 Kachlon

According to the 2011 Census, Kachlon village had a total population of 2,781 people, including 1,383 males and 1,398 females, living in 543 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.54%, with male literacy at 87.11% and female literacy at 57.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 654, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) 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 Kachlon

Kachlon 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 Kachlon

Kachlon 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 Ibhe, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Simga to Kachlon is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Kachlon is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kachlon

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

Health Facilities in Kachlon

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

FAQs about Kachlon