Roba - Fingeshwar, Gariyaband

Roba is a village situated in the Fingeshwar tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Rajim and around 50 km from Raipur. Roba village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Roba is 444814. The village covers a total geographical area of 278.51 hectares and falls under the 493992 pincode. Mahasamund is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Roba 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.

Population of Roba

According to the 2011 Census, Roba village had a total population of 1,499 people, including 745 males and 754 females, living in 324 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.05%, with male literacy at 86.50% and female literacy at 69.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 167.

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

Nearby Villages of Roba

Roba 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 Roba

Roba 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 Mahasamund, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahasamund to Roba is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Roba 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 Roba

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

Health Facilities in Roba

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

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