Hathitikra Village - Janjgir, Janjgir-Champa

Hathitikra is a village situated in the Janjgir tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Janjgir and around 10 km from Janjgir. Hathitikara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hathitikra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hathitikra is 436573. The village covers a total geographical area of 246.92 hectares and falls under the 495668 pincode. Naila-janjgir is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Hathitikra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Janjgir Champa Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Hathitikra

As per Census 2011, Hathitikra village has a total population of 1,107 people, consisting of 567 males and 540 females. The village has 237 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 173 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 733 literate and 374 illiterate residents. Additionally, 70 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 56 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Hathitikra are given below:

Nearby Villages of Hathitikra

Hathitikra 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 Hathitikra

Hathitikra 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 33.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Naila-janjgir to Hathitikra is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Hathitikra is about 10 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 Hathitikra

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

Health Facilities in Hathitikra

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

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