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

As per Census 2011, Bodal village has a total population of 718 people, consisting of 346 males and 372 females. The village has 173 households and a sex ratio of 1,075 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 464 literate and 254 illiterate residents. Additionally, 281 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 134 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population718346372
Child Population (0–6 yrs)773938
Scheduled Castes (SC)281136145
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1346074
Literate Population464249215
Illiterate Population25497157

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GodadihSouth-West1.40 km
FekariNorth-West1.89 km
MatangNorth-East1.97 km
AmaloriSouth2.52 km
BohardihNorth2.75 km
ParsahiWest3.04 km
MarraSouth-East3.05 km
KanakotSouth-West3.11 km
GodhiyariSouth-West3.12 km
Manik ChauriNorth-East3.49 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bodal

Where is Bodal located?

Bodal village is located in Patan Tehsil, Durg district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bodal?

The Gram Panchayat of Bodal is Matang.

What is the pincode of Bodal?

The pincode of Bodal is 491221.

What is the population of Bodal?

Bodal has a total population of 718, including 346 males and 372 females.

How many households are there in Bodal?

There are 173 households in Bodal.

What is the literacy rate in Bodal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bodal is 64.62%. Male literacy is 71.97% and female literacy is 57.80%.