Raksha - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Raksha is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Sarangarh and around 64 km from Raigarh. Siliyari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raksha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raksha is 435350. The village covers a total geographical area of 138.36 hectares and falls under the 496445 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Raksha 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 Raksha

According to the 2011 Census, Raksha village had a total population of 822 people, including 411 males and 411 females, living in 221 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.71%, with male literacy at 87.81% and female literacy at 62.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 661, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Raksha

Raksha 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 Raksha

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Raksha. The nearest railway station is Jharradih, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Raksha is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Raksha is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raksha

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

Health Facilities in Raksha

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

FAQs about Raksha