Rakhi - Kurud, Dhamtari

Rakhi is a village situated in the Kurud tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurud and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Dhamtari. Rakhi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rakhi is 446880. The village covers a total geographical area of 621.71 hectares and falls under the 493663 pincode. Kurud is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Rakhi

According to the 2011 Census, Rakhi village had a total population of 2,240 people, including 1,114 males and 1,126 females, living in 415 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.33%, with male literacy at 87.33% and female literacy at 71.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 204.

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

Nearby Villages of Rakhi

Rakhi 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 Rakhi

Rakhi 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 Kurud, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurud to Rakhi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Rakhi is about 27 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 Rakhi

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

Health Facilities in Rakhi

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

FAQs about Rakhi