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

As per Census 2011, Iragaon village has a total population of 1,282 people, consisting of 598 males and 684 females. The village has 249 households and a sex ratio of 1,143 females per 1,000 males. There are 164 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 901 literate and 381 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 866 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,282598684
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1648777
Scheduled Castes (SC)251213
Scheduled Tribes (ST)866397469
Literate Population901462439
Illiterate Population381136245

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JabkasaWest2.06 km
KahgaonEast2.39 km
BharritolaNorth-East2.47 km
NawagaonNorth3.23 km
NedgaonSouth3.45 km
Khawas PhadkiNorth-West3.60 km
KahdabariEast3.70 km
TumdikasaSouth-West4.23 km
FulkodoNorth-East4.42 km
Panchal FadkiWest5.14 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

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

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:

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

FAQs about Iragaon

Where is Iragaon located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Iragaon?

Iragaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Iragaon?

The pincode of Iragaon is 491229.

What is the population of Iragaon?

Iragaon has a total population of 1,282, including 598 males and 684 females.

How many households are there in Iragaon?

There are 249 households in Iragaon.

What is the literacy rate in Iragaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Iragaon is 70.28%. Male literacy is 77.26% and female literacy is 64.18%.