Bektikari - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Bektikari is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 133 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Chhuipali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bektikari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bektikari is 446069. The village covers a total geographical area of 291.5 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Bektikari

According to the 2011 Census, Bektikari village had a total population of 690 people, including 355 males and 335 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.80%, with male literacy at 91.59% and female literacy at 63.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

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

Nearby Villages of Bektikari

Bektikari 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 Bektikari

Bektikari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Bektikari is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Bektikari is about 133 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bektikari

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

Health Facilities in Bektikari

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

FAQs about Bektikari