Baghel Kapa - Takhatpur, Bilaspur

Baghel Kapa is a village situated in the Takhatpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Takhatpur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Belgahana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baghel Kapa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baghel Kapa is 438583. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.45 hectares and falls under the 495113 pincode. Takhatpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Baghel Kapa 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 Baghel Kapa

According to the 2011 Census, Baghel Kapa village had a total population of 660 people, including 327 males and 333 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.46%, with male literacy at 81.43% and female literacy at 57.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 418, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Baghel Kapa

Baghel Kapa 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 Baghel Kapa

Baghel Kapa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kalmitar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Takhatpur to Baghel Kapa is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Baghel Kapa is about 32 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 Baghel Kapa

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

Health Facilities in Baghel Kapa

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

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