Rahud - Khairagarh, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Rahud is a village situated in the Khairagarh tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Khairagarh and around 55 km from Rajnandgaon. Rahud village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rahud is 440508. The village covers a total geographical area of 658.94 hectares and falls under the 491444 pincode. Khairagarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Rahud 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 Rahud

As per Census 2011, Rahud village has a total population of 1,678 people, consisting of 837 males and 841 females. The village has 303 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 228 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,014 literate and 664 illiterate residents. Additionally, 137 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rahud are given below:

Nearby Villages of Rahud

Rahud 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 Rahud

Rahud is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Murhipar, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khairagarh to Rahud is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Rahud is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rahud

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

Health Facilities in Rahud

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

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