Belkota - Batouli, Surguja

Belkota is a village situated in the Batouli tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Batouli and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Belkota village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belkota is 433529. The village covers a total geographical area of 499.5 hectares and falls under the 497101 pincode. Ambikapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Belkota

According to the 2011 Census, Belkota village had a total population of 1,188 people, including 585 males and 603 females, living in 253 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.46%, with male literacy at 66.94% and female literacy at 56.24%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,002.

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

Nearby Villages of Belkota

Belkota 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 Belkota

Belkota is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambikapur to Belkota is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belkota

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

Health Facilities in Belkota

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

FAQs about Belkota