Raha - Pali, Korba

Raha is a village situated in the Pali tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 39 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pali and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Sapalwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raha is 436175. The village covers a total geographical area of 1423 hectares and falls under the 495449 pincode. Katghora is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

Raha 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 Raha

According to the 2011 Census, Raha village had a total population of 872 people, including 476 males and 396 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 832 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.57%, with male literacy at 69.21% and female literacy at 37.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 815.

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

Nearby Villages of Raha

Raha 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 Raha

Raha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Belgahna, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katghora to Raha is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Raha is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raha

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

Health Facilities in Raha

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

FAQs about Raha