Shakha - Chhuikhadan, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Shakha is a village situated in the Chhuikhadan tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from Chhuikhadan and around 58 km from Rajnandgaon. Shakha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shakha is 440203. The village covers a total geographical area of 269.99 hectares and falls under the 491885 pincode. Chhuikhadan is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Shakha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Shakha

According to the 2011 Census, Shakha village had a total population of 1,437 people, including 720 males and 717 females, living in 277 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.77%, with male literacy at 85.41% and female literacy at 66.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 196.

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

Nearby Villages of Shakha

Shakha 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 Shakha

Shakha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Murhipar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhuikhadan to Shakha is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Shakha is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shakha

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

Health Facilities in Shakha

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

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