Limtara - Ahiwara, Durg

Limtara is a village situated in the Ahiwara tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 32 km from Dhamdha and around 32 km from Durg. Limtara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Limtara is 442548. The village covers a total geographical area of 490.35 hectares and falls under the 490042 pincode. Dhamdha is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Limtara

As per Census 2011, Limtara village has a total population of 1,779 people, consisting of 893 males and 886 females. The village has 381 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 249 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,170 literate and 609 illiterate residents. Additionally, 346 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 102 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Limtara are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,779893886
Child Population (0–6 yrs)249137112
Scheduled Castes (SC)346181165
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1024953
Literate Population1,170649521
Illiterate Population609244365

Nearby Villages of Limtara

Limtara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SurjidihSouth-East1.74 km
ChatuaNorth-West1.97 km
KandarkaNorth2.02 km
NandauriSouth-West2.15 km
DhabaEast2.35 km
MurraSouth-East2.54 km
SankraEast3.35 km
MurmundaNorth-West3.60 km
MohdiWest4.08 km
RigniSouth-West4.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Limtara

Limtara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhilai Cabin, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamdha to Limtara is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Limtara is about 32 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 Limtara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Limtara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Limtara

Where is Limtara located?

Limtara village is located in Ahiwara Tehsil, Durg district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Limtara?

Limtara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Limtara?

The pincode of Limtara is 490042.

What is the population of Limtara?

Limtara has a total population of 1,779, including 893 males and 886 females.

How many households are there in Limtara?

There are 381 households in Limtara.

What is the literacy rate in Limtara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Limtara is 65.77%. Male literacy is 72.68% and female literacy is 58.80%.