Bamhanpuri - Lavan, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Bamhanpuri is a village situated in the Lavan tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 26 km from Baloda Bazar and around 110 km from Raipur. Bamhanpuri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamhanpuri is 443841. The village covers a total geographical area of 281.39 hectares and falls under the 493332 pincode. Baloda Bazar is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Bamhanpuri

According to the 2011 Census, Bamhanpuri village had a total population of 761 people, including 396 males and 365 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.79%, with male literacy at 78.93% and female literacy at 47.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 297.

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

Nearby Villages of Bamhanpuri

Bamhanpuri 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 Bamhanpuri

Bamhanpuri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nipania, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baloda Bazar to Bamhanpuri is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Bamhanpuri is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bamhanpuri

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

Health Facilities in Bamhanpuri

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

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