Alikud - Bilaigarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Alikud is a village situated in the Bilaigarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Bilaigarh and around 162 km from Raipur. Soniyadih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alikud village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alikud is 444228. The village covers a total geographical area of 202.72 hectares and falls under the 493338 pincode. Bilaigarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Alikud

According to the 2011 Census, Alikud village had a total population of 567 people, including 281 males and 286 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.25%, with male literacy at 83.87% and female literacy at 62.85%.

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

Nearby Villages of Alikud

Alikud 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 Alikud

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Alikud. The nearest railway station is Baradwar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilaigarh to Alikud is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Alikud is about 162 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alikud

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

Health Facilities in Alikud

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

FAQs about Alikud