Arda Village - Katghora, Korba

Arda is a village situated in the Katghora tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katghora and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Arda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arda is 435890. The village covers a total geographical area of 613.9 hectares and falls under the 495450 pincode. Katghora is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Arda

As per Census 2011, Arda village has a total population of 2,119 people, consisting of 1,046 males and 1,073 females. The village has 512 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 318 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,326 literate and 793 illiterate residents. Additionally, 551 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 753 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Arda

Arda 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 Arda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Arda. The nearest railway station is Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katghora to Arda is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Arda is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arda

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

Health Facilities in Arda

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

FAQs about Arda