Agar - Dhamdha, Durg

Agar is a village situated in the Dhamdha tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhamdha and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Agar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agar is 442397. The village covers a total geographical area of 601.11 hectares and falls under the 491331 pincode. Dhamdha is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Agar 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 Agar

According to the 2011 Census, Agar village had a total population of 1,427 people, including 710 males and 717 females, living in 322 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.65%, with male literacy at 82.34% and female literacy at 57.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 651, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 211.

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

Nearby Villages of Agar

Agar 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 Agar

Agar 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 51.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamdha to Agar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Agar 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 Agar

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

Health Facilities in Agar

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

FAQs about Agar