Polem - Bhopalpattnam, Bijapur

Polem is a village situated in the Bhopalpattnam tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhopalpattanam and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Vadla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Polem village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Polem is 450733. The village covers a total geographical area of 464.72 hectares and falls under the 494448 pincode. Bhopalpattanam is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Polem 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 Polem

According to the 2011 Census, Polem village had a total population of 266 people, including 132 males and 134 females, living in 64 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 31.60%, with male literacy at 43.09% and female literacy at 20.47%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 265.

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

Nearby Villages of Polem

Polem 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 Polem

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Polem. The nearest railway station is Belampalli, while the nearest airport is Warangal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhopalpattanam to Polem is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Polem is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Polem

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

Health Facilities in Polem

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

FAQs about Polem