Kachhar - Marwahi, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Kachhar is a village situated in the Marwahi tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from Marwahi and around 181 km from Bilaspur. Kachar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kachhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kachhar is 437536. The village covers a total geographical area of 482.61 hectares and falls under the 495118 pincode. Manendragarh is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Kachhar

According to the 2011 Census, Kachhar village had a total population of 693 people, including 344 males and 349 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.93%, with male literacy at 82.49% and female literacy at 52.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 644.

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

Nearby Villages of Kachhar

Kachhar 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 Kachhar

Kachhar 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 Kotma, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manendragarh to Kachhar is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Kachhar is about 181 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kachhar

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

Health Facilities in Kachhar

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

FAQs about Kachhar