Tiratha - Bhanpuri, Bastar

Tiratha is a village situated in the Bhanpuri tehsil of Bastar district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 39 km from Bastar and around 56 km from Jagdalpur. Teertha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tiratha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tiratha is 449295. The village covers a total geographical area of 832.16 hectares and falls under the 494010 pincode. Bastar is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Tiratha

According to the 2011 Census, Tiratha village had a total population of 617 people, including 292 males and 325 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 1,113 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.84%, with male literacy at 46.58% and female literacy at 33.72%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 441.

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

Nearby Villages of Tiratha

Tiratha 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 Tiratha

Public transport in the Tiratha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dilmili, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bastar to Tiratha is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagdalpur to Tiratha is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tiratha

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

Health Facilities in Tiratha

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

FAQs about Tiratha