Hingum - Bhairamgarh, Bijapur

Hingum is a village situated in the Bhairamgarh tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhairamgarh and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Biriyabhumi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hingum village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hingum is 451238. The village covers a total geographical area of 219.7 hectares and falls under the 494450 pincode. Bhairamgarh is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Hingum 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 Hingum

According to the 2011 Census, Hingum village had a total population of 311 people, including 156 males and 155 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 1.27%, with male literacy at 1.74% and female literacy at 0.82%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 311.

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

Nearby Villages of Hingum

Hingum 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 Hingum

Public transport in the Hingum is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kamalur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhairamgarh to Hingum is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Hingum is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hingum

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

Health Facilities in Hingum

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

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