Bhusaras - Katekalyan, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Bhusaras is a village situated in the Katekalyan tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katekalyan and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Dantewada. Bhusaras village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhusaras is 450205. The village covers a total geographical area of 2916.17 hectares and falls under the 494552 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Bhusaras 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 Bhusaras

According to the 2011 Census, Bhusaras village had a total population of 1,863 people, including 926 males and 937 females, living in 392 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 26.19%, with male literacy at 36.86% and female literacy at 15.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,673.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhusaras

Bhusaras 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 Bhusaras

Bhusaras is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bacheli, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Bhusaras is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Bhusaras is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhusaras

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

Health Facilities in Bhusaras

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

FAQs about Bhusaras