Tilda - Lavan, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Tilda is a village situated in the Lavan tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 24 km from Baloda Bazar and around 108 km from Raipur. Tilda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tilda is 443829. The village covers a total geographical area of 524.97 hectares and falls under the 493526 pincode. Lawan is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Tilda 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 Tilda

According to the 2011 Census, Tilda village had a total population of 2,258 people, including 1,115 males and 1,143 females, living in 451 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.91%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 48.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 583, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 185.

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 Population2,2581,1151,143
Child Population (0–6 yrs)385200185
Scheduled Castes (SC)583290293
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1859293
Literate Population1,197732465
Illiterate Population1,061383678

Nearby Villages of Tilda

Tilda 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)
LataNorth-East2.05 km
DongraSouth-West2.08 km
Rani MohtaraEast2.27 km
KardaNorth-West2.39 km
DongridihSouth-West2.46 km
ChantipaliSouth-East2.53 km
MohtaraSouth-East2.67 km
DarraSouth3.42 km
ChichpolEast3.46 km
ParsapaliSouth-West3.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tilda

Tilda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ibhh, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.3 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 Lawan to Tilda is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Tilda is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tilda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Tilda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Tilda

Where is Tilda located?

Tilda village is located in Lavan Tehsil, Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Tilda?

Tilda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Tilda?

The pincode of Tilda is 493526.

What is the population of Tilda?

Tilda had a total population of 2,258, including 1,115 males and 1,143 females.

How many households are there in Tilda?

Tilda had 451 households.

What is the literacy rate in Tilda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tilda was 63.91%. Male literacy was 80.00% and female literacy was 48.54%.