Bhathora - Malkharoda, Sakti

Bhathora is a village situated in the Malkharoda tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Malkharoda and around 70 km from Janjgir. Bhatora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhathora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhathora is 437232. The village covers a total geographical area of 336.27 hectares and falls under the 495691 pincode. Adbhar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Bhathora

According to the 2011 Census, Bhathora village had a total population of 1,244 people, including 640 males and 604 females, living in 262 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.80%, with male literacy at 81.15% and female literacy at 60.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 484, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 49.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhathora

Bhathora 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 Bhathora

Bhathora 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 Sakti, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Adbhar to Bhathora is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Bhathora is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhathora

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

Health Facilities in Bhathora

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

FAQs about Bhathora