Chauthna - Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon

Chauthna is a village situated in the Dongargarh tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargarh and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Chouthana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chauthna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chauthna is 440682. The village covers a total geographical area of 404.53 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Chauthna 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 Chauthna

As per Census 2011, Chauthna village has a total population of 906 people, consisting of 476 males and 430 females. The village has 225 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 571 literate and 335 illiterate residents. Additionally, 20 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 334 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chauthna are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chauthna

Chauthna 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 Chauthna

Chauthna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dongargarh, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Chauthna is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Chauthna is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chauthna

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

Health Facilities in Chauthna

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

FAQs about Chauthna