Karidongar Village - Pithora, Mahasamund

Karidongar is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 47 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 102 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Kotgarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karidongar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karidongar is 446414. The village covers a total geographical area of 178.96 hectares and falls under the 493555 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Karidongar

As per Census 2011, Karidongar village has a total population of 412 people, consisting of 207 males and 205 females. The village has 117 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 221 literate and 191 illiterate residents. Additionally, 40 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 205 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karidongar

Karidongar 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 Karidongar

Karidongar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Karidongar is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Karidongar is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karidongar

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

Health Facilities in Karidongar

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

FAQs about Karidongar