Bhawanipur - Palari, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Bhawanipur is a village situated in the Palari tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from Palari and around 75 km from Raipur. Bhavanipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhawanipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhawanipur is 443920. The village covers a total geographical area of 618.54 hectares and falls under the 493228 pincode. Palari is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Bhawanipur 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 Bhawanipur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhawanipur village had a total population of 2,345 people, including 1,167 males and 1,178 females, living in 436 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.05%, with male literacy at 83.53% and female literacy at 56.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 169, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 545.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhawanipur

Bhawanipur 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 Bhawanipur

Bhawanipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chhipadohar, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palari to Bhawanipur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Bhawanipur is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhawanipur

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

Health Facilities in Bhawanipur

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

FAQs about Bhawanipur