Bodal - Patan, Durg

Bodal is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Matang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bodal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bodal is 442688. The village covers a total geographical area of 305.54 hectares and falls under the 491221 pincode. Utai is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Bodal

According to the 2011 Census, Bodal village had a total population of 718 people, including 346 males and 372 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.39%, with male literacy at 81.11% and female literacy at 64.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 281, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 134.

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

Nearby Villages of Bodal

Bodal 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 Bodal

Bodal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Risama, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Utai to Bodal is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Bodal is about 26 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 Bodal

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

Health Facilities in Bodal

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

FAQs about Bodal