Kushgarh - Sonakhan, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Kushgarh is a village situated in the Sonakhan tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 60 km from Kasdol and around 141 km from Raipur. Kushgadh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kushgarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kushgarh is 444131. The village covers a total geographical area of 509 hectares and falls under the 492112 pincode. Pithora is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Kushgarh 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 Kushgarh

According to the 2011 Census, Kushgarh village had a total population of 711 people, including 349 males and 362 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.50%, with male literacy at 79.42% and female literacy at 58.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 326, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 86.

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

Nearby Villages of Kushgarh

Kushgarh 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 Kushgarh

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kushgarh. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pithora to Kushgarh is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Kushgarh is about 141 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kushgarh

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

Health Facilities in Kushgarh

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

FAQs about Kushgarh