Mohatara - Palari, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Mohatara is a village situated in the Palari tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Palari and around 100 km from Raipur. Mallin serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mohatara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mohatara is 443945. The village covers a total geographical area of 218 hectares and falls under the 493228 pincode. Palari is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Mohatara 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 Mohatara

According to the 2011 Census, Mohatara village had a total population of 862 people, including 435 males and 427 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.96%, with male literacy at 95.08% and female literacy at 68.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 416, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 170.

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

Nearby Villages of Mohatara

Mohatara 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 Mohatara

Mohatara 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 Nipania, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palari to Mohatara is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Mohatara is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mohatara

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

Health Facilities in Mohatara

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

FAQs about Mohatara