Reka - Barsur, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Reka is a village situated in the Barsur tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 37 km from Geedam and around 47 km from Dantewada. Korkati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Reka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Reka is 450131. The village covers a total geographical area of 942.58 hectares and falls under the 494441 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Reka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dantewada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bastar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Reka

According to the 2011 Census, Reka village had a total population of 277 people, including 128 males and 149 females, living in 61 households. The sex ratio was 1,164 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 28.57%, with male literacy at 40.20% and female literacy at 17.59%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 277.

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

Nearby Villages of Reka

Reka 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 Reka

Public transport in the Reka is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gidam, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Reka is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Reka is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Reka

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

Health Facilities in Reka

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

FAQs about Reka