Bortalab - Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon

Bortalab is a village situated in the Dongargarh tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargarh and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Bortalab village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bortalab is 440617. The village covers a total geographical area of 1277.89 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Bortalab

According to the 2011 Census, Bortalab village had a total population of 2,926 people, including 1,444 males and 1,482 females, living in 621 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.69%, with male literacy at 87.08% and female literacy at 68.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 251, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,246.

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

Nearby Villages of Bortalab

Bortalab 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 Bortalab

Bortalab is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bortalao, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Bortalab is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Bortalab is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bortalab

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

Health Facilities in Bortalab

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

FAQs about Bortalab