Keotara - Tilda, Raipur

Keotara is a village situated in the Tilda tehsil of Raipur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tilda and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Raipur. Kevtara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keotara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keotara is 444945. The village covers a total geographical area of 679.37 hectares and falls under the 493225 pincode. Tilda Newra is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Keotara

According to the 2011 Census, Keotara village had a total population of 1,469 people, including 758 males and 711 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.61%, with male literacy at 82.82% and female literacy at 65.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 674, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 151.

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

Nearby Villages of Keotara

Keotara 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 Keotara

Keotara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baikunth, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tilda Newra to Keotara is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Keotara is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keotara

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

Health Facilities in Keotara

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

FAQs about Keotara