Baikoni - Simga, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Baikoni is a village situated in the Simga tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from Simga and around 52 km from Raipur. Bekoni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baikoni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baikoni is 443508. The village covers a total geographical area of 346.03 hectares and falls under the 493101 pincode. Simga is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Baikoni 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 Baikoni

As per Census 2011, Baikoni village has a total population of 1,453 people, consisting of 732 males and 721 females. The village has 276 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 280 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 686 literate and 767 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,069 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 33 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Baikoni are given below:

Nearby Villages of Baikoni

Baikoni 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 Baikoni

Baikoni is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibhe, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Simga to Baikoni is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Baikoni is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baikoni

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

Health Facilities in Baikoni

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

FAQs about Baikoni