Chulgahan - Patan, Durg

Chulgahan is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Chulgahan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chulgahan is 442765. The village covers a total geographical area of 464.88 hectares and falls under the 491223 pincode. Ranitarai is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Chulgahan

According to the 2011 Census, Chulgahan village had a total population of 938 people, including 470 males and 468 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.05%, with male literacy at 95.41% and female literacy at 76.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 113.

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

Nearby Villages of Chulgahan

Chulgahan 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 Chulgahan

Chulgahan 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 Sarsonpuri, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranitarai to Chulgahan is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Chulgahan is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chulgahan

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

Health Facilities in Chulgahan

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

FAQs about Chulgahan