Kharkhatola - Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon

Kharkhatola is a village situated in the Dongargarh tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargarh and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Chiddo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharkhatola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharkhatola is 440614. The village covers a total geographical area of 228.8 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Kharkhatola 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 Kharkhatola

According to the 2011 Census, Kharkhatola village had a total population of 537 people, including 259 males and 278 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 1,073 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.00%, with male literacy at 82.08% and female literacy at 64.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 357.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharkhatola

Kharkhatola 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 Kharkhatola

Kharkhatola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paniajob, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Kharkhatola is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Kharkhatola 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 Kharkhatola

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

Health Facilities in Kharkhatola

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

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