Raghunathpur - Kawardha, Kabeerdham

Raghunathpur is a village situated in the Kawardha tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from Kawardha, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Madmada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raghunathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raghunathpur is 439215. The village covers a total geographical area of 183.87 hectares and falls under the 491995 pincode. Kawardha is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Raghunathpur

According to the 2011 Census, Raghunathpur village had a total population of 580 people, including 295 males and 285 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.05%, with male literacy at 76.52% and female literacy at 49.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 420, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 91.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population580295285
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1286563
Scheduled Castes (SC)420210210
Scheduled Tribes (ST)914843
Literate Population285176109
Illiterate Population295119176

Nearby Villages of Raghunathpur

Raghunathpur 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MadmadaNorth1.23 km
NewaspurSouth-West1.38 km
BamhaniNorth-East2.26 km
CharbhathaSouth-East2.32 km
ThakuraintolaEast2.60 km
RampuraSouth-West2.72 km
ChhantajhaNorth2.84 km
LasatolaWest2.92 km
Ganji BahraSouth3.42 km
SohagpurNorth-West3.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Raghunathpur

Raghunathpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibhe, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kawardha to Raghunathpur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raghunathpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Raghunathpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Raghunathpur 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)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Raghunathpur

Where is Raghunathpur located?

Raghunathpur village is located in Kawardha Tehsil, Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Raghunathpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Raghunathpur is Madmada.

What is the pincode of Raghunathpur?

The pincode of Raghunathpur is 491995.

What is the population of Raghunathpur?

Raghunathpur had a total population of 580, including 295 males and 285 females.

How many households are there in Raghunathpur?

Raghunathpur had 140 households.

What is the literacy rate in Raghunathpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raghunathpur was 63.05%. Male literacy was 76.52% and female literacy was 49.10%.