Churela - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Churela is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Sarangarh and around 44 km from Raigarh. Kurraha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Churela village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Churela is 435348. The village covers a total geographical area of 135.82 hectares and falls under the 496445 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Churela 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 Churela

As per Census 2011, Churela village has a total population of 791 people, consisting of 383 males and 408 females. The village has 216 households and a sex ratio of 1,065 females per 1,000 males. There are 123 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 498 literate and 293 illiterate residents. Additionally, 719 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Churela are given below:

Nearby Villages of Churela

Churela 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 Churela

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Churela. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Churela is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Churela is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Churela

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

Health Facilities in Churela

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

FAQs about Churela