Raghotola - Charama, Uttar Bastar Kanker
Raghotola is a village situated in the Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Charama and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Girhola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raghotola village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Raghotola is 447439. The village covers a total geographical area of 63.04 hectares and falls under the 494337 pincode. Charama is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.
Raghotola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhanupratappur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanker Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Raghotola
According to the 2011 Census, Raghotola village had a total population of 68 people, including 36 males and 32 females, living in 20 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.33%, with male literacy at 84.38% and female literacy at 50.00%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68 | 36 | 32 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 41 | 27 | 14 |
| Illiterate Population | 27 | 9 | 18 |
Nearby Villages of Raghotola
Raghotola is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Raghotola
Raghotola is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Charama to Raghotola is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Raghotola is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Raghotola
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Raghotola village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Raghotola
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Raghotola village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Raghotola
Where is Raghotola located?
Raghotola village is located in Charama Tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Raghotola?
The Gram Panchayat of Raghotola is Girhola.
What is the pincode of Raghotola?
The pincode of Raghotola is 494337.
What is the population of Raghotola?
Raghotola had a total population of 68, including 36 males and 32 females.
How many households are there in Raghotola?
Raghotola had 20 households.
What is the literacy rate in Raghotola?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raghotola was 68.33%. Male literacy was 84.38% and female literacy was 50.00%.