Tilkhairi (Gorekapar) - Arjunda, Balod

Tilkhairi (Gorekapar) is a village situated in the Arjunda tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Gunderdehi and around 25 km from Durg. Tilkheri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tilkhairi (Gorekapar) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tilkhairi (Gorekapar) is 442798. The village covers a total geographical area of 278.89 hectares and falls under the 491221 pincode. Arjunda is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Tilkhairi (Gorekapar)

As per Census 2011, Tilkhairi (Gorekapar) village has a total population of 689 people, consisting of 349 males and 340 females. The village has 128 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 471 literate and 218 illiterate residents. Additionally, 7 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tilkhairi (Gorekapar) are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population689349340
Child Population (0–6 yrs)945242
Scheduled Tribes (ST)752
Literate Population471255216
Illiterate Population21894124

Nearby Villages of Tilkhairi (Gorekapar)

Tilkhairi (Gorekapar) 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Bhilai (chicha)North-West2.05 km
Chicha (bhilai)South-West2.39 km
SikolaSouth2.63 km
Gorkapar (tilkhairi)West2.87 km
NahadaEast3.03 km
GuredaSouth-East3.17 km
VinayakpurNorth3.26 km
MasabhatNorth-West3.64 km
KhapparwadaNorth-East3.77 km
AmtiNorth3.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tilkhairi (Gorekapar)

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Tilkhairi (Gorekapar). The nearest railway station is Risama, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arjunda to Tilkhairi (Gorekapar) is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Tilkhairi (Gorekapar) 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 Tilkhairi (Gorekapar)

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Tilkhairi (Gorekapar)

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tilkhairi (Gorekapar)

Where is Tilkhairi (Gorekapar) located?

Tilkhairi (Gorekapar) village is located in Arjunda Tehsil, Balod district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tilkhairi (Gorekapar)?

The Gram Panchayat of Tilkhairi (Gorekapar) is Tilkheri.

What is the pincode of Tilkhairi (Gorekapar)?

The pincode of Tilkhairi (Gorekapar) is 491221.

What is the population of Tilkhairi (Gorekapar)?

Tilkhairi (Gorekapar) has a total population of 689, including 349 males and 340 females.

How many households are there in Tilkhairi (Gorekapar)?

There are 128 households in Tilkhairi (Gorekapar).

What is the literacy rate in Tilkhairi (Gorekapar)?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tilkhairi (Gorekapar) is 68.36%. Male literacy is 73.07% and female literacy is 63.53%.