Bahtarai - Sankari, Bilaspur

Bahtarai is a village situated in the Sankari tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from Takhatpur and around 13 km from Bilaspur. Bahtarai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahtarai is 438654. The village covers a total geographical area of 744.27 hectares and falls under the 495003 pincode. Sakari is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Bahtarai

According to the 2011 Census, Bahtarai village had a total population of 2,677 people, including 1,362 males and 1,315 females, living in 562 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.28%, with male literacy at 83.05% and female literacy at 58.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 653, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 77.

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

Nearby Villages of Bahtarai

Bahtarai 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 Bahtarai

Bahtarai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Usalapur, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakari to Bahtarai is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Bahtarai is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bahtarai

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

Health Facilities in Bahtarai

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

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