Ghotia - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Ghotia is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Ghotiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghotia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghotia is 447528. The village covers a total geographical area of 523.35 hectares and falls under the 494669 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Ghotia

According to the 2011 Census, Ghotia village had a total population of 971 people, including 450 males and 521 females, living in 207 households. The sex ratio was 1,158 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.59%, with male literacy at 86.62% and female literacy at 62.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 173, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 589.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghotia

Ghotia 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 Ghotia

Ghotia 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 Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Ghotia is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Ghotia is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghotia

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

Health Facilities in Ghotia

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

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