Dera - Churhat, Sidhi

Dera is a village situated in the Churhat tehsil of Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Churhat and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Sidhi. Lakouda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dera is 502495. The village covers a total geographical area of 149.8 hectares and falls under the 486771 pincode. Churhat is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Dera

According to the 2011 Census, Dera village had a total population of 464 people, including 241 males and 223 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.87%, with male literacy at 64.71% and female literacy at 44.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 156.

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

Nearby Villages of Dera

Dera 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 Dera

Dera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Marwasgram, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Churhat to Dera is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sidhi to Dera is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dera

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

Health Facilities in Dera

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

FAQs about Dera