Handi Tola - Ambagarh Chouki, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki

Handi Tola is a village situated in the Ambagarh Chouki tehsil of Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Ambagarh Chowki and around 64 km from Rajnandgaon. Handitola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Handi Tola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Handi Tola is 441573. The village covers a total geographical area of 426.11 hectares and falls under the 491668 pincode. Ambagarh Chowki is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Handi Tola 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 Handi Tola

According to the 2011 Census, Handi Tola village had a total population of 1,055 people, including 528 males and 527 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.11%, with male literacy at 84.95% and female literacy at 61.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 340, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 681.

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

Nearby Villages of Handi Tola

Handi Tola 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 Handi Tola

Handi Tola 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 69.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambagarh Chowki to Handi Tola is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Handi Tola 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 Handi Tola

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

Health Facilities in Handi Tola

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

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