Lingagiri - Usur, Bijapur

Lingagiri is a village situated in the Usur tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Usur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Lingagiri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lingagiri is 450902. The village covers a total geographical area of 491.03 hectares and falls under the 494447 pincode. Aawapalli (a.p.) is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Lingagiri 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 Lingagiri

According to the 2011 Census, Lingagiri village had a total population of 336 people, including 160 males and 176 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 1,100 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.81%, with male literacy at 50.00% and female literacy at 24.53%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 94.

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

Nearby Villages of Lingagiri

Lingagiri 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 Lingagiri

Lingagiri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bacheli, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aawapalli (a.p.) to Lingagiri is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Lingagiri is about 50 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 Lingagiri

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

Health Facilities in Lingagiri

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

FAQs about Lingagiri