Irgawan - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Irgawan is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Iragawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Irgawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Irgawan is 433110. The village covers a total geographical area of 287.02 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Irgawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lundra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Surguja Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Irgawan

According to the 2011 Census, Irgawan village had a total population of 1,040 people, including 562 males and 478 females, living in 239 households. The sex ratio was 851 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.74%, with male literacy at 58.13% and female literacy at 33.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 694.

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

Nearby Villages of Irgawan

Irgawan 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 Irgawan

Irgawan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanpur to Irgawan is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Irgawan is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Irgawan

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

Health Facilities in Irgawan

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

FAQs about Irgawan