Chorga - Lailunga, Raigarh

Chorga is a village situated in the Lailunga tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lailunga and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Choranga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chorga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chorga is 434532. The village covers a total geographical area of 432.65 hectares and falls under the 496115 pincode. Pathalgaon is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Chorga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lailunga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chorga

As per Census 2011, Chorga village has a total population of 857 people, consisting of 429 males and 428 females. The village has 204 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 521 literate and 336 illiterate residents. Additionally, 109 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 426 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chorga

Chorga 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 Chorga

Chorga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pathalgaon to Chorga is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Chorga is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chorga

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

Health Facilities in Chorga

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

FAQs about Chorga