Belgahna - Takhatpur, Bilaspur

Belgahna is a village situated in the Takhatpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Takhatpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Belgahana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belgahna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belgahna is 438577. The village covers a total geographical area of 261.16 hectares and falls under the 495113 pincode. Takhatpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Belgahna 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 Belgahna

As per Census 2011, Belgahna village has a total population of 1,050 people, consisting of 526 males and 524 females. The village has 246 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 196 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 579 literate and 471 illiterate residents. Additionally, 200 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,050526524
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19685111
Scheduled Castes (SC)20010397
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population579354225
Illiterate Population471172299

Nearby Villages of Belgahna

Belgahna 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)
Baghel KapaSouth-West1.46 km
Kapsiya KhurdEast1.71 km
BardwarNorth2.08 km
Kapsiya KalanNorth-East2.25 km
BijaWest2.55 km
Panda KapaNorth-West2.68 km
Bhakurra NavaparaSouth-East2.86 km
SamdilSouth-East2.86 km
Marhi KapaNorth3.21 km
RajpurSouth3.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Belgahna

Belgahna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalmitar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Takhatpur to Belgahna is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Belgahna 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 Belgahna

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Belgahna

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Belgahna

Where is Belgahna located?

Belgahna village is located in Takhatpur Tehsil, Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Belgahna?

The Gram Panchayat of Belgahna is Belgahana.

What is the pincode of Belgahna?

The pincode of Belgahna is 495113.

What is the population of Belgahna?

Belgahna has a total population of 1,050, including 526 males and 524 females.

How many households are there in Belgahna?

There are 246 households in Belgahna.

What is the literacy rate in Belgahna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Belgahna is 55.14%. Male literacy is 67.30% and female literacy is 42.94%.