Bechapal - Bhairamgarh, Bijapur

Bechapal is a village situated in the Bhairamgarh tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhairamgarh and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Bechepal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bechapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bechapal is 451348. The village covers a total geographical area of 1046.89 hectares and falls under the 494450 pincode. Bhairamgarh is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Bechapal

As per Census 2011, Bechapal village has a total population of 471 people, consisting of 238 males and 233 females. The village has 113 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 105 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 21 literate and 450 illiterate residents. Additionally, 470 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bechapal

Bechapal 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 Bechapal

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bechapal. The nearest railway station is Bhansi, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhairamgarh to Bechapal is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Bechapal is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bechapal

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

Health Facilities in Bechapal

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

FAQs about Bechapal