Bhanpur - Sonakhan, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Bhanpur is a village situated in the Sonakhan tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 66 km from Kasdol and around 143 km from Raipur. Kushgadh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhanpur is 444130. The village covers a total geographical area of 383 hectares and falls under the 492112 pincode. Pithora is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Bhanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhanpur village had a total population of 768 people, including 389 males and 379 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.48%, with male literacy at 75.14% and female literacy at 47.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 86.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhanpur

Bhanpur 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 Bhanpur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bhanpur. The nearest railway station is Hathbandh, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pithora to Bhanpur is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Bhanpur is about 143 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhanpur

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

Health Facilities in Bhanpur

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

FAQs about Bhanpur