Barhapur - Dhamdha, Durg

Barhapur is a village situated in the Dhamdha tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhamdha and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Barhapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barhapur is 442420. The village covers a total geographical area of 900.95 hectares and falls under the 491331 pincode. Dhamdha is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Barhapur

As per Census 2011, Barhapur village has a total population of 2,689 people, consisting of 1,330 males and 1,359 females. The village has 514 households and a sex ratio of 1,021 females per 1,000 males. There are 451 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,567 literate and 1,122 illiterate residents. Additionally, 212 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 44 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Barhapur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Barhapur

Barhapur 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 Barhapur

Barhapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Durg, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamdha to Barhapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Barhapur is about 40 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 Barhapur

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

Health Facilities in Barhapur

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

FAQs about Barhapur