Barbaspur - Arjunda, Balod

Barbaspur is a village situated in the Arjunda tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 29 km from Gunderdehi and around 41 km from Durg. Jevartala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barbaspur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barbaspur is 442784. The village covers a total geographical area of 135.88 hectares and falls under the 491225 pincode. Arjunda is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Barbaspur

According to the 2011 Census, Barbaspur village had a total population of 283 people, including 141 males and 142 females, living in 65 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.08%, with male literacy at 91.34% and female literacy at 68.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 202.

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

Nearby Villages of Barbaspur

Barbaspur 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 Barbaspur

Barbaspur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arjunda to Barbaspur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Barbaspur is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barbaspur

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

Health Facilities in Barbaspur

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

FAQs about Barbaspur