Saguna - Pali, Korba

Saguna is a village situated in the Pali tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pali and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Saguna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saguna is 436139. The village covers a total geographical area of 518.62 hectares and falls under the 495445 pincode. Katghora is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Saguna 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 Saguna

According to the 2011 Census, Saguna village had a total population of 736 people, including 374 males and 362 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.80%, with male literacy at 79.20% and female literacy at 56.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 505.

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

Nearby Villages of Saguna

Saguna 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 Saguna

Saguna is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katghora to Saguna is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Saguna is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saguna

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

Health Facilities in Saguna

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

FAQs about Saguna