Virangana Avanti Bai Government College, Chhuikhadan

Virangana Avanti Bai Government College, Chhuikhadan, was established on 23 July 1989 as a state-funded co-educational institution. Originally known as Government College Chhuikhadan, it is now affiliated with Hemchand Yadav Vishwavidyalaya, Durg. The college is strategically located on State Highway No.

5, about 56 km north of Rajnandgaon, and primarily serves rural and underprivileged communities, with around 95% of its students belonging to OBC, SC, and ST categories. Virangana Avanti Bai Government College, Chhuikhadan is an affiliated with the college Hemchand Yadav Vishwavidyalaya, Durg. The college offers a variety of undergraduate programs, including Bachelor of Arts (B. A.

) with 230 seats covering subjects like Hindi Literature, English Literature, Political Science, Sociology, History, Geography, and Economics; B. Sc. Mathematics Group and Biology groups, each having 80 seats; and Bachelor of Commerce ( B. Com ) with 40 seats. Postgraduate programs include M. A. Sociology (45 seats) and M. A. in Geography (30 seats).

Admissions are merit-based, considering performance in qualifying examinations, and follow a structured process including application submission, merit list preparation, document verification, and fee payment. Virangana Avanti Bai Government College provides a range of facilities to support academic excellence and student well-being.

These include a well-stocked library with special provisions for SC, ST, and BPL students, smart classrooms, departmental laboratories, IT infrastructure, an auditorium, cafeteria, sports facilities, parking, guest rooms, and a first-aid/medical center. The college also encourages extracurricular engagement through active youth clubs, cultural events, NSS, Women Cell, and Eco-Club programs.

The college embodies the spirit of its namesake, Virangana Avanti Bai, representing courage and women’s empowerment. Its mission is to provide accessible, inclusive, and quality education while fostering ethical values, social responsibility, and holistic development.

Under the leadership of the Principal, the college emphasizes nurturing well-rounded individuals who are creative, disciplined, responsible, and confident, ready to take on future challenges and contribute positively to society.