Bitkuli - Beltara, Bilaspur

Bitkuli is a village situated in the Beltara tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 36 km from Bilaspur and around 36 km from Bilaspur. Bitkuli U serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bitkuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bitkuli is 438690. The village covers a total geographical area of 325.15 hectares and falls under the 495224 pincode. Ratanpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Bitkuli

According to the 2011 Census, Bitkuli village had a total population of 932 people, including 455 males and 477 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.23%, with male literacy at 76.74% and female literacy at 58.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 246, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 422.

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

Nearby Villages of Bitkuli

Bitkuli 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 Bitkuli

Bitkuli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gatora, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ratanpur to Bitkuli is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Bitkuli is about 36 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 Bitkuli

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

Health Facilities in Bitkuli

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

FAQs about Bitkuli