Arda - 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

According to the 2011 Census, Arda village had a total population of 2,119 people, including 1,046 males and 1,073 females, living in 512 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.63%, with male literacy at 86.00% and female literacy at 61.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 551, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 753.

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

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