Kachhar - Ajgarbahar, Korba

Kachhar is a village situated in the Ajgarbahar tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 54 km from Korba and around 54 km from Korba. Kachar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kachhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kachhar is 436278. The village covers a total geographical area of 784.53 hectares and falls under the 495674 pincode. Korba is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

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

Population of Kachhar

According to the 2011 Census, Kachhar village had a total population of 1,374 people, including 703 males and 671 females, living in 346 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.82%, with male literacy at 69.85% and female literacy at 51.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 796.

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 Population1,374703671
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1829686
Scheduled Castes (SC)1155857
Scheduled Tribes (ST)796405391
Literate Population725424301
Illiterate Population649279370

Nearby Villages of Kachhar

Kachhar 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)
HathmarWest2.29 km
SirakikalaSouth2.33 km
TilaidandSouth-East2.51 km
PathaNorth-West2.96 km
KodaWest3.21 km
BanghibanSouth-West3.28 km
GudarumudaWest4.10 km
KodiaghatSouth-East4.39 km
DrrabhataSouth4.59 km
KenadadSouth-West4.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kachhar

Kachhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.9 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 Korba to Kachhar is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kachhar

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

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

Health Facilities in Kachhar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kachhar

Where is Kachhar located?

Kachhar village is located in Ajgarbahar Tehsil, Korba district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kachhar?

The Gram Panchayat of Kachhar is Kachar.

What is the pincode of Kachhar?

The pincode of Kachhar is 495674.

What is the population of Kachhar?

Kachhar had a total population of 1,374, including 703 males and 671 females.

How many households are there in Kachhar?

Kachhar had 346 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kachhar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kachhar was 60.82%. Male literacy was 69.85% and female literacy was 51.45%.