Bachhera - Simga, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Bachhera is a village situated in the Simga tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Simga and around 57 km from Raipur. Bachhera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bachhera is 443507. The village covers a total geographical area of 497.1 hectares and falls under the 493101 pincode. Simga is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bachhera

According to the 2011 Census, Bachhera village had a total population of 997 people, including 510 males and 487 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.69%, with male literacy at 80.66% and female literacy at 56.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 227.

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

Nearby Villages of Bachhera

Bachhera 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 Bachhera

Bachhera is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hathbandh, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Simga to Bachhera is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Bachhera is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bachhera

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

Health Facilities in Bachhera

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

FAQs about Bachhera