Gharghodi - Gharghoda, Raigarh

Gharghodi is a village situated in the Gharghoda tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gharghoda and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Gharghodi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gharghodi is 434675. The village covers a total geographical area of 969.83 hectares and falls under the 496111 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Gharghodi 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 Gharghodi

According to the 2011 Census, Gharghodi village had a total population of 1,953 people, including 936 males and 1,017 females, living in 448 households. The sex ratio was 1,087 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.25%, with male literacy at 69.31% and female literacy at 53.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,179.

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

Nearby Villages of Gharghodi

Gharghodi 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 Gharghodi

Gharghodi 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 Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Gharghodi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Gharghodi is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gharghodi

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

Health Facilities in Gharghodi

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

FAQs about Gharghodi