Achholi - Dhamdha, Durg

Achholi is a village situated in the Dhamdha tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhamdha and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Accholi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Achholi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Achholi is 442440. The village covers a total geographical area of 607.85 hectares and falls under the 491331 pincode. Dhamdha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Achholi

According to the 2011 Census, Achholi village had a total population of 1,116 people, including 552 males and 564 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.88%, with male literacy at 90.73% and female literacy at 67.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Achholi

Achholi 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 Achholi

Achholi 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 Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamdha to Achholi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Achholi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Achholi

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

Health Facilities in Achholi

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

FAQs about Achholi