Agasmar - Kharsia, Raigarh

Agasmar is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Chhotepandarmuda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Agasmar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agasmar is 435170. The village covers a total geographical area of 163.15 hectares and falls under the 496665 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Agasmar 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 Agasmar

According to the 2011 Census, Agasmar village had a total population of 389 people, including 194 males and 195 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.02%, with male literacy at 98.78% and female literacy at 83.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 365.

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

Nearby Villages of Agasmar

Agasmar 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 Agasmar

Agasmar 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 Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Agasmar is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Agasmar is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Agasmar

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

Health Facilities in Agasmar

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

FAQs about Agasmar