Rai Khurd - Lundra, Surguja

Rai Khurd is a village situated in the Lundra tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lundra and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Jarakela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rai Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rai Khurd is 433432. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.23 hectares and falls under the 497101 pincode. Ambikapur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Rai Khurd 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 Rai Khurd

As per Census 2011, Rai Khurd village has a total population of 660 people, consisting of 328 males and 332 females. The village has 198 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 317 literate and 343 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 497 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rai Khurd are given below:

Nearby Villages of Rai Khurd

Rai Khurd 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 Rai Khurd

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Rai Khurd. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambikapur to Rai Khurd is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rai Khurd

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

Health Facilities in Rai Khurd

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

FAQs about Rai Khurd