Kodgar - Sakola, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Kodgar is a village situated in the Sakola tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Pendra and around 129 km from Bilaspur. Kodgar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kodgar is 437642. The village covers a total geographical area of 622.85 hectares and falls under the 495119 pincode. Pendra is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kodgar 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 Kodgar

According to the 2011 Census, Kodgar village had a total population of 1,389 people, including 656 males and 733 females, living in 377 households. The sex ratio was 1,117 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.69%, with male literacy at 78.92% and female literacy at 54.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 89, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,057.

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

Nearby Villages of Kodgar

Kodgar 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 Kodgar

Kodgar 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 63.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pendra to Kodgar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Kodgar is about 129 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kodgar

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

Health Facilities in Kodgar

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

FAQs about Kodgar