Deokatta - Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon

Deokatta is a village situated in the Dongargarh tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargarh and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Devkatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deokatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deokatta is 440533. The village covers a total geographical area of 514.38 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Deokatta

According to the 2011 Census, Deokatta village had a total population of 2,214 people, including 1,109 males and 1,105 females, living in 443 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.98%, with male literacy at 83.05% and female literacy at 61.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 418, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 671.

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

Nearby Villages of Deokatta

Deokatta 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 Deokatta

Deokatta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jatkanhar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Deokatta is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Deokatta is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Deokatta

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

Health Facilities in Deokatta

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

FAQs about Deokatta