Khektara - Lormi, Mungeli

Khektara is a village situated in the Lormi tehsil of Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from Lormi and around 76 km from Bilaspur. Hardi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khektara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khektara is 437750. The village covers a total geographical area of 142.48 hectares and falls under the 495115 pincode. Lormi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Khektara

As per Census 2011, Khektara village has a total population of 999 people, consisting of 497 males and 502 females. The village has 218 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 179 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 506 literate and 493 illiterate residents. Additionally, 688 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khektara

Khektara 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 Khektara

Khektara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lormi to Khektara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Khektara is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khektara

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

Health Facilities in Khektara

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

FAQs about Khektara