Libara - Tamnar, Raigarh

Libara is a village situated in the Tamnar tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamnar and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Libra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Libara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Libara is 434828. The village covers a total geographical area of 670.65 hectares and falls under the 496107 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Libara 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 Libara

According to the 2011 Census, Libara village had a total population of 1,418 people, including 720 males and 698 females, living in 352 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.00%, with male literacy at 83.65% and female literacy at 65.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 135, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 742.

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

Nearby Villages of Libara

Libara 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 Libara

Libara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotarlia, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Libara is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Libara is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Libara

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

Health Facilities in Libara

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

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