Khodri Village - Pendra Road, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Khodri is a village situated in the Pendra Road tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 1 km from Gaurella and around 148 km from Bilaspur. Khodri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khodri is 437472. The village covers a total geographical area of 540.13 hectares and falls under the 495117 pincode. Gaurella is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Khodri 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 Khodri

As per Census 2011, Khodri village has a total population of 2,244 people, consisting of 1,127 males and 1,117 females. The village has 574 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 293 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,505 literate and 739 illiterate residents. Additionally, 71 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 652 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khodri are given below:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 2,244 1,127 1,117
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 293 150 143
Scheduled Castes (SC) 71 41 30
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 652 313 339
Literate Population 1,505 829 676
Illiterate Population 739 298 441

Nearby Villages of Khodri

Khodri 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)
KhandaNorth-West1.09 km
KasaraSouth-East2.08 km
DabriparaNorth-East2.13 km
JamghanaNorth2.42 km
TargawanEast3.20 km
AniNorth-West3.24 km
UrumdungaNorth-West3.36 km
KanchanpurSouth-West3.63 km
KotaktalNorth3.76 km
HathwarNorth-East3.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khodri

Khodri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baikunthpur Rd, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.1 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within NA
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station Yes Available within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gaurella to Khodri is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Khodri is about 148 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khodri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Khodri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khodri

Where is Khodri located?

Khodri village is located in Pendra Road Tehsil, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khodri?

Khodri is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khodri?

The pincode of Khodri is 495117.

What is the population of Khodri?

Khodri has a total population of 2,244, including 1,127 males and 1,117 females.

How many households are there in Khodri?

There are 574 households in Khodri.

What is the literacy rate in Khodri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khodri is 67.07%. Male literacy is 73.56% and female literacy is 60.52%.