Kachhar - Lundra, Surguja

Kachhar is a village situated in the Lundra tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lundra and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Kakani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kachhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kachhar is 433345. The village covers a total geographical area of 617 hectares and falls under the 497101 pincode. Rajpur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Kachhar 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 Kachhar

According to the 2011 Census, Kachhar village had a total population of 1,016 people, including 491 males and 525 females, living in 237 households. The sex ratio was 1,069 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.69%, with male literacy at 61.19% and female literacy at 42.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 863.

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

Nearby Villages of Kachhar

Kachhar 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 Kachhar

Kachhar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajpur to Kachhar is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Kachhar is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kachhar

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

Health Facilities in Kachhar

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

FAQs about Kachhar