Pamgarh - Kharsia, Raigarh

Pamgarh is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Pamgarh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pamgarh is 435183. The village covers a total geographical area of 267.9 hectares and falls under the 496661 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Pamgarh 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 Pamgarh

According to the 2011 Census, Pamgarh village had a total population of 1,222 people, including 626 males and 596 females, living in 258 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.13%, with male literacy at 89.29% and female literacy at 54.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 196.

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

Nearby Villages of Pamgarh

Pamgarh 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 Pamgarh

Public transport in the Pamgarh is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Robertson, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Pamgarh is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Pamgarh is about 35 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 Pamgarh

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

Health Facilities in Pamgarh

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

FAQs about Pamgarh