Ghathula Chhote - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Ghathula Chhote is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from Sarangarh and around 55 km from Raigarh. Ghothla Chhote serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghathula Chhote village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghathula Chhote is 435318. The village covers a total geographical area of 157.21 hectares and falls under the 496450 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Ghathula Chhote 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 Ghathula Chhote

According to the 2011 Census, Ghathula Chhote village had a total population of 775 people, including 383 males and 392 females, living in 166 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.15%, with male literacy at 66.25% and female literacy at 35.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghathula Chhote

Ghathula Chhote 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 Ghathula Chhote

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Ghathula Chhote. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Ghathula Chhote is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Ghathula Chhote is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghathula Chhote

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

Health Facilities in Ghathula Chhote

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

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