Daija Village - Takhatpur, Bilaspur

Daija is a village situated in the Takhatpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Takhatpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Daija village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Daija is 438578. The village covers a total geographical area of 564.79 hectares and falls under the 495330 pincode. Takhatpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Daija 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 Daija

As per Census 2011, Daija village has a total population of 1,630 people, consisting of 865 males and 765 females. The village has 408 households and a sex ratio of 884 females per 1,000 males. There are 280 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 968 literate and 662 illiterate residents. Additionally, 497 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 92 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Daija are given below:

Nearby Villages of Daija

Daija 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 Daija

Daija is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalmitar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Takhatpur to Daija is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Daija 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 Daija

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

Health Facilities in Daija

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

FAQs about Daija