Khantha - Bilha, Bilaspur

Khantha is a village situated in the Bilha tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilha and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Sambalpuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khantha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khantha is 438988. The village covers a total geographical area of 99.65 hectares and falls under the 495004 pincode. Bilha is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Khantha 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 Khantha

According to the 2011 Census, Khantha village had a total population of 502 people, including 255 males and 247 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.06%, with male literacy at 79.81% and female literacy at 50.24%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 363.

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

Nearby Villages of Khantha

Khantha 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 Khantha

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Khantha. The nearest railway station is Dagori, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilha to Khantha is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Khantha is about 28 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 Khantha

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

Health Facilities in Khantha

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

FAQs about Khantha