Motipur - Patan, Durg

Motipur is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Motipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Motipur is 442643. The village covers a total geographical area of 462.5 hectares and falls under the 491111 pincode. Raipur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Motipur 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 Motipur

According to the 2011 Census, Motipur village had a total population of 1,318 people, including 613 males and 705 females, living in 286 households. The sex ratio was 1,150 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.37%, with male literacy at 89.48% and female literacy at 64.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 241, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Motipur

Motipur 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 Motipur

Motipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhilai Cabin, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raipur to Motipur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Motipur is about 35 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 Motipur

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

Health Facilities in Motipur

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

FAQs about Motipur