Deothana - Katangi, Balaghat

Deothana is a village situated in the Katangi tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katangi and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Deothana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deothana is 497250. The village covers a total geographical area of 450.72 hectares and falls under the 481445 pincode. Katangi is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Deothana

As per Census 2011, Deothana village has a total population of 1,659 people, consisting of 835 males and 824 females. The village has 350 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 214 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,181 literate and 478 illiterate residents. Additionally, 110 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 268 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Deothana

Deothana 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 Deothana

Deothana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tirodi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katangi to Deothana is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Deothana is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Deothana

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

Health Facilities in Deothana

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

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