Bhimpuri - Takhatpur, Bilaspur

Bhimpuri is a village situated in the Takhatpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Takhatpur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Bhimpuri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhimpuri is 438514. The village covers a total geographical area of 368.67 hectares and falls under the 495115 pincode. Lormi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Bhimpuri 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 Bhimpuri

According to the 2011 Census, Bhimpuri village had a total population of 2,284 people, including 1,120 males and 1,164 females, living in 558 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.40%, with male literacy at 66.07% and female literacy at 37.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 155, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 689.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhimpuri

Bhimpuri 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 Bhimpuri

Bhimpuri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Salkaroad, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lormi to Bhimpuri is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Bhimpuri is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhimpuri

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

Health Facilities in Bhimpuri

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

FAQs about Bhimpuri