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

According to the 2011 Census, Belgahna village had a total population of 1,050 people, including 526 males and 524 females, living in 246 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.80%, with male literacy at 80.27% and female literacy at 54.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 200, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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