Gharghodi Village - 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

As per Census 2011, Gharghodi village has a total population of 1,953 people, consisting of 936 males and 1,017 females. The village has 448 households and a sex ratio of 1,086 females per 1,000 males. There are 278 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,026 literate and 927 illiterate residents. Additionally, 58 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,179 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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