Chhind - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Chhind is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from Sarangarh and around 61 km from Raigarh. Chhind village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhind is 435373. The village covers a total geographical area of 558.99 hectares and falls under the 496445 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Chhind 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 Chhind

According to the 2011 Census, Chhind village had a total population of 2,917 people, including 1,452 males and 1,465 females, living in 741 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.49%, with male literacy at 74.17% and female literacy at 55.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,240, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 200.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhind

Chhind 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 Chhind

Chhind is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jharradih, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Chhind is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Chhind is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhind

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

Health Facilities in Chhind

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

FAQs about Chhind