Dehjari - Kharsia, Raigarh

Dehjari 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 45 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Dehjari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dehjari is 435178. The village covers a total geographical area of 357.66 hectares and falls under the 496665 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Dehjari 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 Dehjari

As per Census 2011, Dehjari village has a total population of 891 people, consisting of 451 males and 440 females. The village has 226 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 119 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 579 literate and 312 illiterate residents. Additionally, 204 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 131 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dehjari

Dehjari 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 Dehjari

Dehjari 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 76.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Dehjari is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Dehjari is about 45 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 Dehjari

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

Health Facilities in Dehjari

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

FAQs about Dehjari