Vijaypur - Katghora, Korba

Vijaypur is a village situated in the Katghora tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katghora and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Vijaypur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vijaypur is 435854. The village covers a total geographical area of 421.39 hectares and falls under the 495445 pincode. Katghora is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Vijaypur

According to the 2011 Census, Vijaypur village had a total population of 925 people, including 454 males and 471 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.49%, with male literacy at 79.68% and female literacy at 53.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 669.

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

Nearby Villages of Vijaypur

Vijaypur 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 Vijaypur

Vijaypur 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 Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katghora to Vijaypur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Vijaypur is about 38 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 Vijaypur

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

Health Facilities in Vijaypur

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

FAQs about Vijaypur