Panchbahra - Takhatpur, Bilaspur

Panchbahra is a village situated in the Takhatpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Takhatpur and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Pachbahara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panchbahra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchbahra is 438616. The village covers a total geographical area of 291.62 hectares and falls under the 495330 pincode. Takhatpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Panchbahra 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 Panchbahra

According to the 2011 Census, Panchbahra village had a total population of 1,569 people, including 809 males and 760 females, living in 319 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.87%, with male literacy at 77.49% and female literacy at 47.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 213, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Panchbahra

Panchbahra 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 Panchbahra

Panchbahra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghutku, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Takhatpur to Panchbahra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Panchbahra is about 34 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 Panchbahra

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

Health Facilities in Panchbahra

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

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