Bodanpal - Bhanpuri, Bastar

Bodanpal is a village situated in the Bhanpuri tehsil of Bastar district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from Bastar and around 40 km from Jagdalpur. Bodanpal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bodanpal is 449319. The village covers a total geographical area of 562.32 hectares and falls under the 494223 pincode. Bastar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Bodanpal

As per Census 2011, Bodanpal village has a total population of 927 people, consisting of 451 males and 476 females. The village has 189 households and a sex ratio of 1,055 females per 1,000 males. There are 173 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 349 literate and 578 illiterate residents. Additionally, 781 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bodanpal

Bodanpal 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 Bodanpal

Bodanpal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bade Arapur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bastar to Bodanpal is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagdalpur to Bodanpal is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bodanpal

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

Health Facilities in Bodanpal

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

FAQs about Bodanpal