Hiretara - Dhamdha, Durg

Hiretara is a village situated in the Dhamdha tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhamdha and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Hiretara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hiretara is 442442. The village covers a total geographical area of 462.78 hectares and falls under the 491331 pincode. Dhamdha is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Hiretara

According to the 2011 Census, Hiretara village had a total population of 957 people, including 455 males and 502 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 1,103 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.10%, with male literacy at 83.51% and female literacy at 61.45%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Hiretara

Hiretara 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 Hiretara

Hiretara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamdha to Hiretara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Hiretara is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hiretara

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

Health Facilities in Hiretara

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

FAQs about Hiretara