Vatintola - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Vatintola is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Paurkheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vatintola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vatintola is 447740. The village covers a total geographical area of 674.75 hectares and falls under the 494669 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Vatintola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanker Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Vatintola

As per Census 2011, Vatintola village has a total population of 680 people, consisting of 332 males and 348 females. The village has 110 households and a sex ratio of 1,048 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 284 literate and 396 illiterate residents. Additionally, 41 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 551 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Vatintola are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population680332348
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1156154
Scheduled Castes (SC)412021
Scheduled Tribes (ST)551268283
Literate Population284155129
Illiterate Population396177219

Nearby Villages of Vatintola

Vatintola 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MichesukhiNorth1.50 km
PaurkhedaSouth2.53 km
JethegaonEast2.74 km
KodapakhaWest3.12 km
SukhaiNorth-West3.18 km
MarrampaniNorth-East3.78 km
NewariNorth3.84 km
KopakatelSouth-West4.64 km
NelsodEast4.93 km
AmodiNorth-East5.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vatintola

Vatintola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Vatintola is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Vatintola is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vatintola

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Vatintola

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Vatintola

Where is Vatintola located?

Vatintola village is located in Durgkondal Tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Vatintola?

The Gram Panchayat of Vatintola is Paurkheda.

What is the pincode of Vatintola?

The pincode of Vatintola is 494669.

What is the population of Vatintola?

Vatintola has a total population of 680, including 332 males and 348 females.

How many households are there in Vatintola?

There are 110 households in Vatintola.

What is the literacy rate in Vatintola?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vatintola is 41.76%. Male literacy is 46.69% and female literacy is 37.07%.