Libra - Mukdega, Raigarh

Libra is a village situated in the Mukdega tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from Lailunga and around 107 km from Raigarh. Libra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Libra is 434602. The village covers a total geographical area of 368.38 hectares and falls under the 496113 pincode. Lailunga is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Libra 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 Libra

According to the 2011 Census, Libra village had a total population of 772 people, including 389 males and 383 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.76%, with male literacy at 71.88% and female literacy at 53.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 327.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population772389383
Child Population (0–6 yrs)904446
Scheduled Castes (SC)553124
Scheduled Tribes (ST)327155172
Literate Population428248180
Illiterate Population344141203

Nearby Villages of Libra

Libra 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NarayanpurWest1.74 km
BasantpurSouth-East2.35 km
HorrogudaNorth-East2.50 km
SaramdegaEast2.63 km
PokdegaWest3.14 km
JamunaSouth3.43 km
KamargaNorth-West3.47 km
ChhatasaraiNorth-East3.79 km
TurturaEast3.98 km
BhuyapaniNorth4.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Libra

Libra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hemagiri, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lailunga to Libra is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Libra is about 107 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Libra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Libra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Libra

Where is Libra located?

Libra village is located in Mukdega Tehsil, Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Libra?

Libra is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Libra?

The pincode of Libra is 496113.

What is the population of Libra?

Libra had a total population of 772, including 389 males and 383 females.

How many households are there in Libra?

Libra had 181 households.

What is the literacy rate in Libra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Libra was 62.76%. Male literacy was 71.88% and female literacy was 53.41%.