Bihawjhola - Chhura, Gariyaband
Bihawjhola is a village situated in the Chhura tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 11 km from Chhura and around 75 km from Raipur. Madeli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bihawjhola village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bihawjhola is 445285. The village covers a total geographical area of 514.43 hectares and falls under the 493996 pincode. Chhura is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.
Bihawjhola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Bihawjhola
Bihawjhola 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanesar | West | 2.15 km |
| Madeli | North-East | 2.24 km |
| Boirgaon | North-West | 2.26 km |
| Jargaon | East | 2.75 km |
| Piparchhedi | South | 2.85 km |
| Gaidabari | South-West | 3.15 km |
| Kurekera | North | 3.35 km |
| Paktia | North-West | 3.49 km |
| Katjharia | South-West | 4.00 km |
| Khairjhiti | North-East | 4.08 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Bihawjhola
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bihawjhola. The nearest railway station is Rajim, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhura to Bihawjhola is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Bihawjhola is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Bihawjhola
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bihawjhola village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Bihawjhola
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bihawjhola village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Bihawjhola
Where is Bihawjhola located?
Bihawjhola village is located in Chhura Tehsil, Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bihawjhola?
The Gram Panchayat of Bihawjhola is Madeli.
What is the pincode of Bihawjhola?
The pincode of Bihawjhola is 493996.