Edmagondi - Ambagarh Chouki, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki

Edmagondi is a village situated in the Ambagarh Chouki tehsil of Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from Ambagarh Chowki and around 64 km from Rajnandgaon. Handitola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Edmagondi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Edmagondi is 441574. The village covers a total geographical area of 359.93 hectares and falls under the 491668 pincode. Ambagarh Chowki is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Edmagondi

According to the 2011 Census, Edmagondi village had a total population of 292 people, including 146 males and 146 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.54%, with male literacy at 80.95% and female literacy at 48.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 268.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population292146146
Child Population (0–6 yrs)412021
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)268135133
Literate Population16210260
Illiterate Population1304486

Nearby Villages of Edmagondi

Edmagondi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Handi TolaNorth-East1.92 km
DongargaonNorth-West2.17 km
JhitiyaSouth2.26 km
MungalSouth-East2.27 km
KahadkasaNorth2.53 km
Halam KodoWest2.59 km
MohgaonSouth-West2.81 km
Manga TolaEast3.05 km
Ama TolaNorth-East3.87 km
Kodu TolaEast3.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Edmagondi

Edmagondi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paniajob, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambagarh Chowki to Edmagondi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Edmagondi is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Edmagondi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Edmagondi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Edmagondi

Where is Edmagondi located?

Edmagondi village is located in Ambagarh Chouki Tehsil, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Edmagondi?

The Gram Panchayat of Edmagondi is Handitola.

What is the pincode of Edmagondi?

The pincode of Edmagondi is 491668.

What is the population of Edmagondi?

Edmagondi had a total population of 292, including 146 males and 146 females.

How many households are there in Edmagondi?

Edmagondi had 70 households.

What is the literacy rate in Edmagondi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Edmagondi was 64.54%. Male literacy was 80.95% and female literacy was 48.00%.