Alidand - Lal Bahadur Nagar, Rajnandgaon

Alidand is a village situated in the Lal Bahadur Nagar tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 33 km from Dongargarh and around 55 km from Rajnandgaon. Bhagwantola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alidand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alidand is 440646. The village covers a total geographical area of 263.66 hectares and falls under the 491557 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Alidand 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 Alidand

According to the 2011 Census, Alidand village had a total population of 474 people, including 232 males and 242 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.33%, with male literacy at 89.66% and female literacy at 67.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 162.

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

Nearby Villages of Alidand

Alidand 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 Alidand

Alidand 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 42.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Alidand is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Alidand is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alidand

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

Health Facilities in Alidand

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

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