Saragtora - Pithora, Mahasamund

Saragtora is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Kashibahara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saragtora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saragtora is 446296. The village covers a total geographical area of 344.35 hectares and falls under the 493551 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Saragtora

According to the 2011 Census, Saragtora village had a total population of 718 people, including 374 males and 344 females, living in 213 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.38%, with male literacy at 80.77% and female literacy at 53.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 240.

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

Nearby Villages of Saragtora

Saragtora 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 Saragtora

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Saragtora. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Saragtora is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Saragtora is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saragtora

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

Health Facilities in Saragtora

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

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