Khatola - Takhatpur, Bilaspur

Khatola is a village situated in the Takhatpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Takhatpur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Darri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khatola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khatola is 438531. The village covers a total geographical area of 195.59 hectares and falls under the 495113 pincode. Lormi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Khatola 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 Khatola

According to the 2011 Census, Khatola village had a total population of 617 people, including 300 males and 317 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.30%, with male literacy at 84.08% and female literacy at 42.08%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 556.

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

Nearby Villages of Khatola

Khatola 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 Khatola

Public transport in the Khatola is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lormi to Khatola is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Khatola is about 48 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 Khatola

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

Health Facilities in Khatola

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

FAQs about Khatola