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

According to the 2011 Census, Churela village had a total population of 791 people, including 383 males and 408 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.55%, with male literacy at 88.09% and female literacy at 62.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 719.

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

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