Pakadarha - Gharghoda, Raigarh

Pakadarha is a village situated in the Gharghoda tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gharghoda and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Dehridih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pakadarha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakadarha is 434697. The village covers a total geographical area of 167.32 hectares and falls under the 496111 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Pakadarha 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 Pakadarha

According to the 2011 Census, Pakadarha village had a total population of 363 people, including 175 males and 188 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.58%, with male literacy at 62.69% and female literacy at 41.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 125, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 211.

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

Nearby Villages of Pakadarha

Pakadarha 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 Pakadarha

Pakadarha 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 66.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Pakadarha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Pakadarha is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pakadarha

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

Health Facilities in Pakadarha

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

FAQs about Pakadarha