Lotan - Chhal, Raigarh

Lotan is a village situated in the Chhal tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 60 km from Dharamjaigarh and around 70 km from Raigarh. Kataipali C serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lotan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lotan is 434522. The village covers a total geographical area of 517.42 hectares and falls under the 496665 pincode. Dharamjaigarh is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Lotan

According to the 2011 Census, Lotan village had a total population of 519 people, including 262 males and 257 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.83%, with male literacy at 96.93% and female literacy at 84.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 191.

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

Nearby Villages of Lotan

Lotan 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 Lotan

Lotan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Robertson, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharamjaigarh to Lotan is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Lotan is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lotan

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

Health Facilities in Lotan

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

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