Khujji - Dongargaon, Rajnandgaon

Khujji is a village situated in the Dongargaon tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargaon and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Khujji village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khujji is 441157. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.9 hectares and falls under the 491661 pincode. Dongargaon is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Khujji

According to the 2011 Census, Khujji village had a total population of 2,277 people, including 1,154 males and 1,123 females, living in 606 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.04%, with male literacy at 85.45% and female literacy at 68.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 171, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 137.

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

Nearby Villages of Khujji

Khujji 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 Khujji

Khujji is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bakal, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargaon to Khujji is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Khujji is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khujji

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

Health Facilities in Khujji

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

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