Durgatola - Charama, Uttar Bastar Kanker
Durgatola is a village situated in the Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Charama and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Gitpahar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Durgatola village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Durgatola is 447499. The village covers a total geographical area of 33.19 hectares and falls under the 494333 pincode. Charama is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.
Durgatola 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 Durgatola
According to the 2011 Census, Durgatola village had a total population of 48 people, including 21 males and 27 females, living in 10 households. The sex ratio was 1,286 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.73%, with male literacy at 78.95% and female literacy at 63.64%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 43.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 48 | 21 | 27 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 43 | 19 | 24 |
| Literate Population | 29 | 15 | 14 |
| Illiterate Population | 19 | 6 | 13 |
Nearby Villages of Durgatola
Durgatola is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Durgatola
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Durgatola.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Charama to Durgatola is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Durgatola is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Durgatola
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Durgatola village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Durgatola
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Durgatola village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Durgatola
Where is Durgatola located?
Durgatola village is located in Charama Tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Durgatola?
The Gram Panchayat of Durgatola is Gitpahar.
What is the pincode of Durgatola?
The pincode of Durgatola is 494333.
What is the population of Durgatola?
Durgatola had a total population of 48, including 21 males and 27 females.
How many households are there in Durgatola?
Durgatola had 10 households.
What is the literacy rate in Durgatola?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Durgatola was 70.73%. Male literacy was 78.95% and female literacy was 63.64%.