Alka - Chalgali, Balrampur-Ramanujganj

Alka is a village situated in the Chalgali tehsil of Balrampur-Ramanujganj district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from Wadrafnagar and around 120 km from Ambikapur. Alka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alka is 432157. The village covers a total geographical area of 809.73 hectares and falls under the 497225 pincode. Wadrafnagar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Alka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Alka

According to the 2011 Census, Alka village had a total population of 1,436 people, including 740 males and 696 females, living in 308 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.82%, with male literacy at 60.28% and female literacy at 40.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,349.

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

Nearby Villages of Alka

Alka 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 Alka

Alka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jharokhas, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 163.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wadrafnagar to Alka is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Alka is about 120 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 Alka

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

Health Facilities in Alka

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

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