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

As per Census 2011, Bhatchaunra village has a total population of 1,934 people, consisting of 950 males and 984 females. The village has 472 households and a sex ratio of 1,035 females per 1,000 males. There are 306 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 941 literate and 993 illiterate residents. Additionally, 542 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 79 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhatchaunra are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,934950984
Child Population (0–6 yrs)306163143
Scheduled Castes (SC)542273269
Scheduled Tribes (ST)793544
Literate Population941591350
Illiterate Population993359634

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HardiSouth-West2.21 km
AmgaonWest2.23 km
AmakoniNorth-West2.36 km
ManikchouriNorth-East2.38 km
BahataraNorth2.58 km
GobariSouth2.77 km
BelpanEast3.21 km
KokadiSouth-East3.29 km
MachahaNorth-West3.57 km
MekriWest3.75 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bhatchaunra

Where is Bhatchaunra located?

Bhatchaunra village is located in Pachpedi Tehsil, Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhatchaunra?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhatchaunra is Bhatchoura.

What is the pincode of Bhatchaunra?

The pincode of Bhatchaunra is 495551.

What is the population of Bhatchaunra?

Bhatchaunra has a total population of 1,934, including 950 males and 984 females.

How many households are there in Bhatchaunra?

There are 472 households in Bhatchaunra.

What is the literacy rate in Bhatchaunra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhatchaunra is 48.66%. Male literacy is 62.21% and female literacy is 35.57%.