Sambalpuri - Bilha, Bilaspur

Sambalpuri is a village situated in the Bilha tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilha and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Sambalpuri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sambalpuri is 438994. The village covers a total geographical area of 251.9 hectares and falls under the 495222 pincode. Bilha is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Sambalpuri 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 Sambalpuri

According to the 2011 Census, Sambalpuri village had a total population of 997 people, including 508 males and 489 females, living in 218 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.71%, with male literacy at 75.68% and female literacy at 47.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 776, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 127.

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

Nearby Villages of Sambalpuri

Sambalpuri 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 Sambalpuri

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Sambalpuri. The nearest railway station is Dagori, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilha to Sambalpuri is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Sambalpuri 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 Sambalpuri

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

Health Facilities in Sambalpuri

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

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