Miriguda - Dharamjaigarh, Raigarh

Miriguda is a village situated in the Dharamjaigarh tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from Dharamjaigarh and around 85 km from Raigarh. Miriguda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Miriguda is 434365. The village covers a total geographical area of 790.38 hectares and falls under the 496116 pincode. Dharamjaigarh is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Miriguda

According to the 2011 Census, Miriguda village had a total population of 1,735 people, including 874 males and 861 females, living in 413 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.00%, with male literacy at 70.66% and female literacy at 45.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 453, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 913.

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

Nearby Villages of Miriguda

Miriguda 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 Miriguda

Miriguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Korba, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharamjaigarh to Miriguda is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Miriguda is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Miriguda

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

Health Facilities in Miriguda

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

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