Utagan - Bilha, Bilaspur

Utagan 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 30 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Udgan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Utagan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Utagan is 438996. The village covers a total geographical area of 330.42 hectares and falls under the 495224 pincode. Bilha is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Utagan

According to the 2011 Census, Utagan village had a total population of 1,239 people, including 615 males and 624 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.77%, with male literacy at 80.60% and female literacy at 51.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 737, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Utagan

Utagan 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 Utagan

Utagan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dagori, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.3 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Utagan

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

FAQs about Utagan