Bharni - Sankari, Bilaspur

Bharni is a village situated in the Sankari tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from Takhatpur and around 11 km from Bilaspur. Bharni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bharni is 438664. The village covers a total geographical area of 712.96 hectares and falls under the 495112 pincode. Sakari is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Bharni

According to the 2011 Census, Bharni village had a total population of 3,770 people, including 2,090 males and 1,680 females, living in 725 households. The sex ratio was 804 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.29%, with male literacy at 81.94% and female literacy at 57.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,224, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 66.

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

Nearby Villages of Bharni

Bharni 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 Bharni

Bharni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ghutku, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakari to Bharni is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Bharni is about 11 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bharni

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

Health Facilities in Bharni

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

FAQs about Bharni