Raksa - Dhamdha, Durg

Raksa is a village situated in the Dhamdha tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhamdha and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Raksha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raksa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raksa is 442402. The village covers a total geographical area of 529.6 hectares and falls under the 491331 pincode. Dhamdha is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Raksa 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 Raksa

According to the 2011 Census, Raksa village had a total population of 1,007 people, including 503 males and 504 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.03%, with male literacy at 89.40% and female literacy at 61.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 274, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 92.

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

Nearby Villages of Raksa

Raksa 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 Raksa

Raksa 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 Durg, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamdha to Raksa is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Raksa is about 37 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 Raksa

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

Health Facilities in Raksa

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

FAQs about Raksa