History of Baitalpur/ बैतलपुर का इतिहास

Baitalpur is a town of three parts from grampanchayat Chandkhuri, Ghuthia and kapa in Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh, India. A historic place since 1897, still serving and providing medical treatment for people affected by leprosy, skin and general deseases with another General Mission Hospital since 1949. A Lepers asylum was started in 1897 by Rev. K. W. Nottrott, which is now The Leprosy Mission Trust India. The Kaisar-i-Hind Medal for Public Service in India was a medal awarded by the British monarch between 1900 and 1947. It was awarded to Reverend John Henry Schultz, who was the Superintendent of Chandkhuri Leprosy Hospital and Home Baitalpur, Acharya Vinoba Bhave on 28 January 1964. On 24 November 1933, Mahatma Gandhi also visited this place. Baitalpur is 80 km from Raipur, 45 km from Mungeli, 30 km from Bilaspur and 15 km from Bhatapara. The nearest airport is Chakarbhatta Airport. Bilaspur Junction and Bhatapara railway station is the nearest railway station. Nearest tourist attraction and historical river island Madku Dweep is 3 km on east from Baitalpur. National Highways Fourlane passes through Baitalpur. Chandkhuri, Ghuthia and kapa is the nearest village.