Adajhar - Kharsia, Raigarh

Adajhar is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Sonbarsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Adajhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Adajhar is 435229. The village covers a total geographical area of 174.42 hectares and falls under the 496661 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Adajhar

According to the 2011 Census, Adajhar village had a total population of 663 people, including 314 males and 349 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 1,111 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.55%, with male literacy at 89.74% and female literacy at 60.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Adajhar

Adajhar 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 Adajhar

Adajhar 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 Robertson, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Adajhar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Adajhar is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Adajhar

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

Health Facilities in Adajhar

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

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