Madhar - Simga, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Madhar is a village situated in the Simga tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from Simga and around 54 km from Raipur. Akaltara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madhar is 443511. The village covers a total geographical area of 329.74 hectares and falls under the 493101 pincode. Simga is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Madhar 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 Madhar

According to the 2011 Census, Madhar village had a total population of 897 people, including 453 males and 444 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.68%, with male literacy at 76.90% and female literacy at 57.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 886.

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

Nearby Villages of Madhar

Madhar 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 Madhar

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Madhar. The nearest railway station is Ibhe, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Simga to Madhar is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Madhar is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madhar

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

Health Facilities in Madhar

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

FAQs about Madhar