Paikbhatha - Belargaon, Dhamtari

Paikbhatha is a village situated in the Belargaon tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 11 km from Nagari and around 75 km from Dhamtari. Paikbhata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paikbhatha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paikbhatha is 447274. The village covers a total geographical area of 341.12 hectares and falls under the 493778 pincode. Nagri is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Paikbhatha

According to the 2011 Census, Paikbhatha village had a total population of 1,278 people, including 644 males and 634 females, living in 281 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.84%, with male literacy at 90.88% and female literacy at 72.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 363, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 479.

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

Nearby Villages of Paikbhatha

Paikbhatha 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 Paikbhatha

Paikbhatha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhamtari, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nagri to Paikbhatha is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Paikbhatha is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paikbhatha

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

Health Facilities in Paikbhatha

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

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