Chalta - Sitapur, Surguja

Chalta is a village situated in the Sitapur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sitapur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Chalta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chalta is 433449. The village covers a total geographical area of 247.17 hectares and falls under the 497111 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Chalta 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 Chalta

According to the 2011 Census, Chalta village had a total population of 828 people, including 403 males and 425 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 1,055 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.71%, with male literacy at 81.64% and female literacy at 60.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 164.

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

Nearby Villages of Chalta

Chalta 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 Chalta

Chalta 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 88.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Chalta is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Chalta is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chalta

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

Health Facilities in Chalta

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

FAQs about Chalta