Thelka Bhantha - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Thelka Bhantha is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from Sarangarh and around 41 km from Raigarh. Jewara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thelka Bhantha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thelka Bhantha is 435558. The village covers a total geographical area of 136.82 hectares and falls under the 496450 pincode. Chandrapur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Thelka Bhantha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sarangarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Thelka Bhantha

According to the 2011 Census, Thelka Bhantha village had a total population of 699 people, including 350 males and 349 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.06%, with male literacy at 85.53% and female literacy at 66.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 191, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Thelka Bhantha

Thelka Bhantha 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 Thelka Bhantha

Public transport in the Thelka Bhantha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kirodimalnagar, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandrapur to Thelka Bhantha is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Thelka Bhantha is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thelka Bhantha

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

Health Facilities in Thelka Bhantha

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

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