Deotara - Takhatpur, Bilaspur

Deotara is a village situated in the Takhatpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Takhatpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Devtara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deotara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deotara is 438571. The village covers a total geographical area of 330 hectares and falls under the 495113 pincode. Takhatpur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Deotara 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 Deotara

According to the 2011 Census, Deotara village had a total population of 1,041 people, including 546 males and 495 females, living in 219 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.51%, with male literacy at 74.46% and female literacy at 53.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 197, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 278.

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

Nearby Villages of Deotara

Deotara 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 Deotara

Deotara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Takhatpur to Deotara is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Deotara is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Deotara

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

Health Facilities in Deotara

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

FAQs about Deotara