Bhogam - Dantewada, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Bhogam is a village situated in the Dantewada tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Dantewada, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bhogam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhogam is 450075. The village covers a total geographical area of 812.99 hectares and falls under the 494449 pincode. Dantewada is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Bhogam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dantewada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bastar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhogam

According to the 2011 Census, Bhogam village had a total population of 841 people, including 392 males and 449 females, living in 217 households. The sex ratio was 1,145 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.74%, with male literacy at 63.44% and female literacy at 35.96%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 447.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhogam

Bhogam 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 Bhogam

Bhogam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dantewara, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dantewada to Bhogam is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Bhogam is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhogam

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

Health Facilities in Bhogam

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

FAQs about Bhogam