Alagidand - Pali, Korba

Alagidand is a village situated in the Pali tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pali and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Algidand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alagidand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alagidand is 436163. The village covers a total geographical area of 1052.43 hectares and falls under the 495449 pincode. Pali is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Alagidand

According to the 2011 Census, Alagidand village had a total population of 1,395 people, including 700 males and 695 females, living in 300 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.22%, with male literacy at 73.19% and female literacy at 51.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,021.

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

Nearby Villages of Alagidand

Alagidand 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 Alagidand

Alagidand 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 Belgahna, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pali to Alagidand is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Alagidand is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alagidand

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

Health Facilities in Alagidand

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

FAQs about Alagidand