Kedar Village - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Kedar is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Sarangarh and around 67 km from Raigarh. Kedar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kedar is 435377. The village covers a total geographical area of 229.34 hectares and falls under the 496445 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kedar 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 Kedar

As per Census 2011, Kedar village has a total population of 1,237 people, consisting of 613 males and 624 females. The village has 359 households and a sex ratio of 1,017 females per 1,000 males. There are 149 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 735 literate and 502 illiterate residents. Additionally, 123 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 116 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kedar

Kedar 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 Kedar

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kedar. The nearest railway station is Jharradih, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Kedar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Kedar is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kedar

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

Health Facilities in Kedar

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

FAQs about Kedar