Akaltara - Bhatapara, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Akaltara is a village situated in the Bhatapara tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 11 km from Bhatapara and around 60 km from Raipur. Akaltara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akaltara is 443611. The village covers a total geographical area of 542.08 hectares and falls under the 493118 pincode. Bhatapara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Akaltara

According to the 2011 Census, Akaltara village had a total population of 1,951 people, including 975 males and 976 females, living in 391 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.52%, with male literacy at 80.66% and female literacy at 58.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 709, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 659.

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

Nearby Villages of Akaltara

Akaltara 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 Akaltara

Akaltara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibhg, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatapara to Akaltara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Akaltara is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akaltara

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

Health Facilities in Akaltara

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

FAQs about Akaltara