Pura - Takhatpur, Bilaspur

Pura is a village situated in the Takhatpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Takhatpur and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Pura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pura is 438554. The village covers a total geographical area of 360.82 hectares and falls under the 495330 pincode. Takhatpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Pura 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 Pura

According to the 2011 Census, Pura village had a total population of 1,182 people, including 593 males and 589 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.94%, with male literacy at 81.75% and female literacy at 53.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Pura

Pura 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 Pura

Pura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 27.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Takhatpur to Pura is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Pura is about 38 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 Pura

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

Health Facilities in Pura

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

FAQs about Pura