Ketulnar - Kutru, Bijapur

Ketulnar is a village situated in the Kutru tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 50 km from Bhairamgarh and around 32 km from Bijapur. Ketulnar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ketulnar is 451194. The village covers a total geographical area of 2366.58 hectares and falls under the 494450 pincode. Bhairamgarh is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Ketulnar

As per Census 2011, Ketulnar village has a total population of 1,258 people, consisting of 617 males and 641 females. The village has 250 households and a sex ratio of 1,038 females per 1,000 males. There are 303 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 193 literate and 1,065 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,258 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ketulnar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ketulnar

Ketulnar 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 Ketulnar

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Ketulnar. The nearest railway station is Kamalur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhairamgarh to Ketulnar is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Ketulnar is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ketulnar

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

Health Facilities in Ketulnar

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

FAQs about Ketulnar