Palgarha - Kharsia, Raigarh

Palgarha is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Bargarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palgarha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palgarha is 435202. The village covers a total geographical area of 132.54 hectares and falls under the 496661 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Palgarha 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 Palgarha

According to the 2011 Census, Palgarha village had a total population of 473 people, including 241 males and 232 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.84%, with male literacy at 83.25% and female literacy at 60.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 121.

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

Nearby Villages of Palgarha

Palgarha 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 Palgarha

Palgarha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jharradih, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Palgarha is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Palgarha is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palgarha

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

Health Facilities in Palgarha

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

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