Bhojpuri - Bilha, Bilaspur

Bhojpuri is a village situated in the Bilha tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilha and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Bhojpuri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhojpuri is 438992. The village covers a total geographical area of 290.58 hectares and falls under the 495224 pincode. Bilha is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Bhojpuri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mungeli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bilaspur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhojpuri

According to the 2011 Census, Bhojpuri village had a total population of 1,254 people, including 634 males and 620 females, living in 270 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.91%, with male literacy at 84.56% and female literacy at 57.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 435, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 277.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhojpuri

Bhojpuri 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 Bhojpuri

Bhojpuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dagori, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilha to Bhojpuri is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Bhojpuri is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhojpuri

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

Health Facilities in Bhojpuri

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

FAQs about Bhojpuri