Mohtara - Bilha, Bilaspur

Mohtara is a village situated in the Bilha tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilha and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Mohtara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mohtara is 439009. The village covers a total geographical area of 449.42 hectares and falls under the 495224 pincode. Bilha is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Mohtara 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 Mohtara

According to the 2011 Census, Mohtara village had a total population of 1,489 people, including 747 males and 742 females, living in 386 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.35%, with male literacy at 86.85% and female literacy at 67.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 172.

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

Nearby Villages of Mohtara

Mohtara 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 Mohtara

Mohtara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ibhh, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilha to Mohtara is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Mohtara 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 Mohtara

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

Health Facilities in Mohtara

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

FAQs about Mohtara