Linjhir - Baramkela, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Linjhir is a village situated in the Baramkela tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from Baramkela and around 65 km from Raigarh. Linjeer serves as the Gram Panchayat for Linjhir village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Linjhir is 435686. The village covers a total geographical area of 150.7 hectares and falls under the 496551 pincode. Baramkela is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Linjhir

According to the 2011 Census, Linjhir village had a total population of 938 people, including 456 males and 482 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.48%, with male literacy at 82.38% and female literacy at 61.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 216.

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

Nearby Villages of Linjhir

Linjhir 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 Linjhir

Linjhir is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baramkela to Linjhir is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Linjhir is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Linjhir

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

Health Facilities in Linjhir

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

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