Bharda Kalan - Arjunda, Balod

Bharda Kalan is a village situated in the Arjunda tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 19 km from Gunderdehi and around 27 km from Durg. Bhardakala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bharda Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bharda Kalan is 442782. The village covers a total geographical area of 793.52 hectares and falls under the 491225 pincode. Arjunda is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Bharda Kalan 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 Bharda Kalan

As per Census 2011, Bharda Kalan village has a total population of 2,461 people, consisting of 1,225 males and 1,236 females. The village has 522 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 315 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,754 literate and 707 illiterate residents. Additionally, 282 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bharda Kalan are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bharda Kalan

Bharda Kalan 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 Bharda Kalan

Bharda Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Raj Nandgaon, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arjunda to Bharda Kalan is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Bharda Kalan is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bharda Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Bharda Kalan

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

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