Katjharia - Chhura, Gariyaband
Katjharia is a village situated in the Chhura tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from Chhura and around 75 km from Raipur. Madeli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katjharia village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Katjharia is 445283. The village covers a total geographical area of 311.52 hectares and falls under the 493996 pincode. Chhura is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.
Katjharia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Katjharia
Katjharia 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Gaidabari | North | 1.80 km |
| Tengurapani | West | 2.26 km |
| Talesar | South-West | 3.12 km |
| Piparchhedi | East | 3.14 km |
| Kanesar | North | 3.89 km |
| Bihawjhola | North-East | 4.00 km |
| Kediama | North-West | 4.41 km |
| Birodar | South-East | 5.30 km |
| Jargaon | North-East | 5.59 km |
| Boirgaon | North | 5.60 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Katjharia
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Katjharia. The nearest railway station is Rajim, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhura to Katjharia is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Katjharia is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Katjharia
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Katjharia village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Katjharia
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Katjharia village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Katjharia
Where is Katjharia located?
Katjharia village is located in Chhura Tehsil, Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Katjharia?
The Gram Panchayat of Katjharia is Madeli.
What is the pincode of Katjharia?
The pincode of Katjharia is 493996.