Alda - Tilda, Raipur

Alda is a village situated in the Tilda tehsil of Raipur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tilda and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Raipur. Alda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alda is 444932. The village covers a total geographical area of 661.75 hectares and falls under the 493195 pincode. Tilda is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Alda

According to the 2011 Census, Alda village had a total population of 1,497 people, including 745 males and 752 females, living in 330 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.62%, with male literacy at 87.23% and female literacy at 66.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 178.

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

Nearby Villages of Alda

Alda 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 Alda

Alda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hathbandh, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tilda to Alda is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Alda is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alda

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

Health Facilities in Alda

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

FAQs about Alda