Chulghat - Takhatpur, Bilaspur

Chulghat is a village situated in the Takhatpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Takhatpur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Parsakapa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chulghat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chulghat is 438543. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.97 hectares and falls under the 495330 pincode. Takhatpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Chulghat 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 Chulghat

According to the 2011 Census, Chulghat village had a total population of 418 people, including 195 males and 223 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 1,144 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.60%, with male literacy at 86.06% and female literacy at 60.85%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 75.

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

Nearby Villages of Chulghat

Chulghat 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 Chulghat

Chulghat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalmitar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Takhatpur to Chulghat is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Chulghat is about 35 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 Chulghat

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

Health Facilities in Chulghat

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

FAQs about Chulghat