Ragra - Khairagarh, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Ragra is a village situated in the Khairagarh tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from Khairagarh and around 62 km from Rajnandgaon. Ragra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ragra is 440485. The village covers a total geographical area of 571.19 hectares and falls under the 491885 pincode. Khairagarh is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Ragra 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 Ragra

According to the 2011 Census, Ragra village had a total population of 1,294 people, including 636 males and 658 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.61%, with male literacy at 73.15% and female literacy at 60.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 291, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 109.

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

Nearby Villages of Ragra

Ragra 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 Ragra

Ragra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khairagarh to Ragra is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Ragra is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ragra

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

Health Facilities in Ragra

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

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