Tilakpur - Pithora, Mahasamund

Tilakpur is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 53 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 108 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Pathrala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tilakpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tilakpur is 446409. The village covers a total geographical area of 286.75 hectares and falls under the 493555 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

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

Population of Tilakpur

According to the 2011 Census, Tilakpur village had a total population of 454 people, including 236 males and 218 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.52%, with male literacy at 78.57% and female literacy at 51.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 231, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 49.

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

Nearby Villages of Tilakpur

Tilakpur 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 Tilakpur

Tilakpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Tilakpur is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Tilakpur is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tilakpur

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

Health Facilities in Tilakpur

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

FAQs about Tilakpur