Deragarh - Naya Baradwar, Sakti

Deragarh is a village situated in the Naya Baradwar tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from Sakti and around 45 km from Janjgir. Deragarh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deragarh is 436993. The village covers a total geographical area of 451.15 hectares and falls under the 495687 pincode. Baradwar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Deragarh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Janjgir Champa Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Deragarh

As per Census 2011, Deragarh village has a total population of 2,749 people, consisting of 1,367 males and 1,382 females. The village has 603 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 393 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,631 literate and 1,118 illiterate residents. Additionally, 445 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 624 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Deragarh are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7491,3671,382
Child Population (0–6 yrs)393200193
Scheduled Castes (SC)445236209
Scheduled Tribes (ST)624318306
Literate Population1,631967664
Illiterate Population1,118400718

Nearby Villages of Deragarh

Deragarh 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RanigaonEast1.38 km
BhaktuderaNorth-East1.85 km
BelhadihSouth-East1.91 km
SakreliNorth-West2.31 km
DumarparaWest2.50 km
LawsaraEast2.58 km
JethaNorth-East3.19 km
BhursidihNorth3.48 km
BhadripaliEast3.79 km
RaipuraSouth-East4.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Deragarh

Public transport in the Deragarh is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jatha, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baradwar to Deragarh is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Deragarh 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 Deragarh

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Deragarh

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Deragarh

Where is Deragarh located?

Deragarh village is located in Naya Baradwar Tehsil, Sakti district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Deragarh?

Deragarh is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Deragarh?

The pincode of Deragarh is 495687.

What is the population of Deragarh?

Deragarh has a total population of 2,749, including 1,367 males and 1,382 females.

How many households are there in Deragarh?

There are 603 households in Deragarh.

What is the literacy rate in Deragarh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Deragarh is 59.33%. Male literacy is 70.74% and female literacy is 48.05%.