Khobha - Chhuriya, Rajnandgaon

Khobha is a village situated in the Chhuriya tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhuriya and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Khobha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khobha is 440912. The village covers a total geographical area of 771.72 hectares and falls under the 491558 pincode. Chhuria is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Khobha

According to the 2011 Census, Khobha village had a total population of 1,878 people, including 891 males and 987 females, living in 421 households. The sex ratio was 1,108 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.97%, with male literacy at 84.10% and female literacy at 62.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,273.

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

Nearby Villages of Khobha

Khobha 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 Khobha

Khobha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bortalao, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhuria to Khobha is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Khobha is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khobha

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

Health Facilities in Khobha

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

FAQs about Khobha