Chhetera - Khairlanji, Balaghat

Chhetera is a village situated in the Khairlanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 54 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khairlanji and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Chhatera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhetera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhetera is 497492. The village covers a total geographical area of 422.59 hectares and falls under the 481335 pincode. Katangi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Chhetera 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 Chhetera

According to the 2011 Census, Chhetera village had a total population of 1,746 people, including 893 males and 853 females, living in 430 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.18%, with male literacy at 89.34% and female literacy at 66.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 445, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 162.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhetera

Chhetera 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 Chhetera

Chhetera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gobarwahi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katangi to Chhetera is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Chhetera is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhetera

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

Health Facilities in Chhetera

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

FAQs about Chhetera