Chhote Bethiya - Bande, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Chhote Bethiya is a village situated in the Bande tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 38 km from Pakhanjur and around 164 km from Kanker. Chotebethiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhote Bethiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhote Bethiya is 448384. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.25 hectares and falls under the 494777 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Chhote Bethiya

According to the 2011 Census, Chhote Bethiya village had a total population of 729 people, including 377 males and 352 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.36%, with male literacy at 73.91% and female literacy at 60.40%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 215.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhote Bethiya

Chhote Bethiya 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 Chhote Bethiya

Chhote Bethiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 133.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Chhote Bethiya is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Chhote Bethiya is about 164 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhote Bethiya

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

Health Facilities in Chhote Bethiya

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

FAQs about Chhote Bethiya