Polem

Polem is a village located in Bhopalpattnam tehsil of Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Bhopalpattanam (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Bijapur. As per 2009 stats, Vadla is the gram panchayat of Polem village.

Here you can discover what makes Polem unique in its vibrant Bhopalpattnam-Bijapur region. You’ll see Polem’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Polem

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Polem is 450733. The village spans a total geographical area of 464.72 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 494448. Bhopalpattanam is nearest town to Polem village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Polem village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bijapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bastar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Polem

Population of Polem

According to the 2011 Census, Polem has a total population of about 266, with approximately 132 males and 134 females. The sex ratio is around 1015 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 16 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 265. The overall literacy rate is approximately 29.70%, with male literacy at about 40.15% and female literacy near 19.40%. There are around 64 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Polem's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Polem

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Polem. As per the 2011 stats, Polem had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Polem

Knowing the nearby villages of Polem helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Polem.

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