Mohtara - Kasdol, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Mohtara is a village situated in the Kasdol tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from Kasdol and around 118 km from Raipur. Mohtara(k) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mohtara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mohtara is 444026. The village covers a total geographical area of 380.09 hectares and falls under the 493335 pincode. Kasdol is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Mohtara

According to the 2011 Census, Mohtara village had a total population of 1,303 people, including 643 males and 660 females, living in 282 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.04%, with male literacy at 87.18% and female literacy at 59.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 551, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Mohtara

Mohtara 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 Mohtara

Mohtara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kotmi Sonan Hlt, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasdol to Mohtara is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Mohtara is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mohtara

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

Health Facilities in Mohtara

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

FAQs about Mohtara