Betar - Darhi, Bemetara

Betar is a village situated in the Darhi tehsil of Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from Bemetara and around 96 km from Durg. Betar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Betar is 441920. The village covers a total geographical area of 446.88 hectares and falls under the 491335 pincode. Bemetara is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Betar

According to the 2011 Census, Betar village had a total population of 1,460 people, including 751 males and 709 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.69%, with male literacy at 79.50% and female literacy at 53.63%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Betar

Betar 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 Betar

Betar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ibhe, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bemetara to Betar is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Betar is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Betar

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

Health Facilities in Betar

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

FAQs about Betar