Churaghat - Bilha, Bilaspur

Churaghat is a village situated in the Bilha tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilha and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Udantal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Churaghat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Churaghat is 439006. The village covers a total geographical area of 316.61 hectares and falls under the 495224 pincode. Bilha is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Churaghat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mungeli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bilaspur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Churaghat

According to the 2011 Census, Churaghat village had a total population of 871 people, including 433 males and 438 females, living in 222 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.08%, with male literacy at 80.90% and female literacy at 43.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 121, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 196.

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

Nearby Villages of Churaghat

Churaghat 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 Churaghat

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Churaghat. The nearest railway station is Ibhh, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilha to Churaghat is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Churaghat is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Churaghat

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

Health Facilities in Churaghat

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

FAQs about Churaghat