Motipur - Lal Bahadur Nagar, Rajnandgaon

Motipur is a village situated in the Lal Bahadur Nagar tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from Dongargarh and around 38 km from Rajnandgaon. Motipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Motipur is 440675. The village covers a total geographical area of 356.29 hectares and falls under the 491557 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Motipur 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 Motipur

According to the 2011 Census, Motipur village had a total population of 1,085 people, including 541 males and 544 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.81%, with male literacy at 91.01% and female literacy at 72.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 83, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 685.

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

Nearby Villages of Motipur

Motipur 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 Motipur

Motipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Paniajob, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Motipur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Motipur is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Motipur

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

Health Facilities in Motipur

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

FAQs about Motipur