Chondha - Kharsia, Raigarh

Chondha is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Chodha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chondha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chondha is 435181. The village covers a total geographical area of 288.74 hectares and falls under the 496661 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Chondha 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 Chondha

According to the 2011 Census, Chondha village had a total population of 1,149 people, including 615 males and 534 females, living in 262 households. The sex ratio was 868 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.84%, with male literacy at 94.03% and female literacy at 65.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 140, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 665.

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

Nearby Villages of Chondha

Chondha 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 Chondha

Chondha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Chondha is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Chondha is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chondha

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

Health Facilities in Chondha

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

FAQs about Chondha