Koyam - Bhairamgarh, Bijapur

Koyam is a village situated in the Bhairamgarh tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 90 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhairamgarh and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Bengloor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koyam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koyam is 451291. The village covers a total geographical area of 259.92 hectares and falls under the 494450 pincode. Dantewada is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Koyam 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 Koyam

According to the 2011 Census, Koyam village had a total population of 94 people, including 45 males and 49 females, living in 21 households. The sex ratio was 1,089 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 11.59%, with male literacy at 21.21% and female literacy at 2.78%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 87.

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

Nearby Villages of Koyam

Koyam 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 Koyam

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Koyam. The nearest railway station is Gidam, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dantewada to Koyam is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Koyam is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koyam

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

Health Facilities in Koyam

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

FAQs about Koyam