Mohtara - Shivrinarayan, Janjgir-Champa

Mohtara is a village situated in the Shivrinarayan tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Nawagarh and around 40 km from Janjgir. Devari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mohtara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mohtara is 436802. The village covers a total geographical area of 355.66 hectares and falls under the 495557 pincode. Shivrinarayan is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Mohtara

According to the 2011 Census, Mohtara village had a total population of 819 people, including 423 males and 396 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.05%, with male literacy at 73.91% and female literacy at 49.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Mohtara

Mohtara 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 Mohtara

Mohtara 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 Sulgare, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shivrinarayan to Mohtara is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Mohtara is about 40 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 Mohtara

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

Health Facilities in Mohtara

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

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