Moditarai - Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon

Moditarai is a village situated in the Dongargarh tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargarh and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Maditarai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Moditarai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Moditarai is 440595. The village covers a total geographical area of 310.39 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Moditarai 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 Moditarai

According to the 2011 Census, Moditarai village had a total population of 867 people, including 417 males and 450 females, living in 189 households. The sex ratio was 1,079 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.51%, with male literacy at 88.71% and female literacy at 68.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 90.

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

Nearby Villages of Moditarai

Moditarai 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 Moditarai

Moditarai 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 54.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Moditarai is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Moditarai is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Moditarai

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

Health Facilities in Moditarai

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

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