Singhitar - Bilaigarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Singhitar is a village situated in the Bilaigarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Bilaigarh and around 143 km from Raipur. Singhitar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singhitar is 444209. The village covers a total geographical area of 353.22 hectares and falls under the 493338 pincode. Bilaigarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Singhitar

According to the 2011 Census, Singhitar village had a total population of 810 people, including 413 males and 397 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.51%, with male literacy at 75.93% and female literacy at 54.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 199, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 69.

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

Nearby Villages of Singhitar

Singhitar 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 Singhitar

Singhitar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibh5, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur 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 Bilaigarh to Singhitar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Singhitar is about 143 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Singhitar

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

Health Facilities in Singhitar

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

FAQs about Singhitar