Sambalpur - Gandai, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Sambalpur is a village situated in the Gandai tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 32 km from Chhuikhadan and around 86 km from Rajnandgaon. Sambalpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sambalpur is 440142. The village covers a total geographical area of 461.52 hectares and falls under the 491888 pincode. Gandai is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Sambalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sambalpur village had a total population of 907 people, including 469 males and 438 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.42%, with male literacy at 79.79% and female literacy at 54.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 87, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 229.

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

Nearby Villages of Sambalpur

Sambalpur 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 Sambalpur

Sambalpur 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 Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gandai to Sambalpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Sambalpur is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sambalpur

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

Health Facilities in Sambalpur

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

FAQs about Sambalpur