Narkalo - Dharamjaigarh, Raigarh

Narkalo is a village situated in the Dharamjaigarh tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from Dharamjaigarh and around 94 km from Raigarh. Narkalo village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narkalo is 434460. The village covers a total geographical area of 1418.73 hectares and falls under the 496116 pincode. Dharamjaigarh is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Narkalo 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 Narkalo

According to the 2011 Census, Narkalo village had a total population of 1,600 people, including 765 males and 835 females, living in 333 households. The sex ratio was 1,092 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.31%, with male literacy at 73.25% and female literacy at 44.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,278.

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

Nearby Villages of Narkalo

Narkalo 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 Narkalo

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Narkalo. The nearest railway station is Korba, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharamjaigarh to Narkalo is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Narkalo is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Narkalo

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

Health Facilities in Narkalo

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

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