Runwatala - Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon

Runwatala is a village situated in the Dongargarh tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargarh and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Ruatala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Runwatala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Runwatala is 440578. The village covers a total geographical area of 745.73 hectares and falls under the 491441 pincode. Rajnandgaon is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Runwatala 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 Runwatala

According to the 2011 Census, Runwatala village had a total population of 1,585 people, including 791 males and 794 females, living in 303 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.02%, with male literacy at 80.77% and female literacy at 57.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 113, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 112.

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

Nearby Villages of Runwatala

Runwatala 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 Runwatala

Runwatala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Musra, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajnandgaon to Runwatala is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Runwatala

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

Health Facilities in Runwatala

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

FAQs about Runwatala