Kargi Khurd - Pendra Road, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Kargi Khurd is a village situated in the Pendra Road tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 28 km from Gaurella and around 90 km from Bilaspur. Kargikhurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kargi Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kargi Khurd is 437491. The village covers a total geographical area of 2040.61 hectares and falls under the 495117 pincode. Pendra is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Kargi Khurd 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 Kargi Khurd

According to the 2011 Census, Kargi Khurd village had a total population of 1,504 people, including 779 males and 725 females, living in 385 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.50%, with male literacy at 66.98% and female literacy at 39.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,062.

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

Nearby Villages of Kargi Khurd

Kargi Khurd 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 Kargi Khurd

Kargi Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khodri, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pendra to Kargi Khurd is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Kargi Khurd is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kargi Khurd

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

Health Facilities in Kargi Khurd

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

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