Deori - Akaltara, Janjgir-Champa

Deori is a village situated in the Akaltara tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from Akaltara and around 27 km from Janjgir. Katnai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deori village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deori is 436639. The village covers a total geographical area of 192.65 hectares and falls under the 495552 pincode. Akaltara is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Deori village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Deori

According to the 2011 Census, Deori village had a total population of 815 people, including 419 males and 396 females, living in 227 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.21%, with male literacy at 87.22% and female literacy at 62.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 772, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population815419396
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1135954
Scheduled Castes (SC)772399373
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1046
Literate Population528314214
Illiterate Population287105182

Nearby Villages of Deori

Deori 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)
SajapaliNorth-East1.08 km
KhapridihSouth2.27 km
KatnaiNorth2.34 km
MauhadihEast2.35 km
MahmadpurNorth-West2.37 km
PachariNorth-East2.55 km
KapanSouth-East2.56 km
KhisoraSouth-West2.66 km
LilwadihSouth2.70 km
BargawanWest2.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Deori

Deori is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kapan, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akaltara to Deori is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Deori is about 27 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 Deori

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Deori

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Deori

Where is Deori located?

Deori village is located in Akaltara Tehsil, Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Deori?

The Gram Panchayat of Deori is Katnai.

What is the pincode of Deori?

The pincode of Deori is 495552.

What is the population of Deori?

Deori had a total population of 815, including 419 males and 396 females.

How many households are there in Deori?

Deori had 227 households.

What is the literacy rate in Deori?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Deori was 75.21%. Male literacy was 87.22% and female literacy was 62.57%.