Tilai - Akaltara, Janjgir-Champa

Tilai is a village situated in the Akaltara tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from Akaltara and around 9 km from Janjgir. Tilai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tilai is 436632. The village covers a total geographical area of 981.36 hectares and falls under the 495668 pincode. Akaltara is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Tilai

According to the 2011 Census, Tilai village had a total population of 4,836 people, including 2,437 males and 2,399 females, living in 1,063 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.72%, with male literacy at 87.24% and female literacy at 63.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,044, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 127.

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

Nearby Villages of Tilai

Tilai 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 Tilai

Tilai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kapan, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akaltara to Tilai is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Tilai is about 9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tilai

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

Health Facilities in Tilai

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

FAQs about Tilai