Iragaon - Manpur, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki

Iragaon is a village situated in the Manpur tehsil of Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from Manpur and around 100 km from Rajnandgaon. Iragaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Iragaon is 441423. The village covers a total geographical area of 569.58 hectares and falls under the 491229 pincode. Ambagarh Chowki is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Iragaon

According to the 2011 Census, Iragaon village had a total population of 1,282 people, including 598 males and 684 females, living in 249 households. The sex ratio was 1,144 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.59%, with male literacy at 90.41% and female literacy at 72.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 866.

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

Nearby Villages of Iragaon

Iragaon 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 Iragaon

Iragaon 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 Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambagarh Chowki to Iragaon is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Iragaon is about 100 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 Iragaon

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

Health Facilities in Iragaon

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

FAQs about Iragaon