Demar - Patan, Durg

Demar is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Demar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Demar is 442717. The village covers a total geographical area of 597.54 hectares and falls under the 491111 pincode. Patan is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Demar

According to the 2011 Census, Demar village had a total population of 1,493 people, including 749 males and 744 females, living in 346 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.27%, with male literacy at 89.74% and female literacy at 66.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 405, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 295.

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

Nearby Villages of Demar

Demar 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 Demar

Demar 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 Devbaloda Charoda, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patan to Demar is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Demar is about 30 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 Demar

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

Health Facilities in Demar

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

FAQs about Demar