Bhatchaunra - Pachpedi, Bilaspur

Bhatchaunra is a village situated in the Pachpedi tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 32 km from Masturi and around 50 km from Bilaspur. Bhatchoura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatchaunra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatchaunra is 438896. The village covers a total geographical area of 647.23 hectares and falls under the 495551 pincode. Bilaspur is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Bhatchaunra

According to the 2011 Census, Bhatchaunra village had a total population of 1,934 people, including 950 males and 984 females, living in 472 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.80%, with male literacy at 75.10% and female literacy at 41.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 542, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 79.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhatchaunra

Bhatchaunra 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 Bhatchaunra

Bhatchaunra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ibhh, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilaspur to Bhatchaunra is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhatchaunra

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

Health Facilities in Bhatchaunra

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

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