Bagrad - Marwahi, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Bagrad is a village situated in the Marwahi tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Marwahi and around 170 km from Bilaspur. Bagrar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bagrad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagrad is 437535. The village covers a total geographical area of 325.39 hectares and falls under the 495118 pincode. Manendragarh is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Bagrad

According to the 2011 Census, Bagrad village had a total population of 681 people, including 356 males and 325 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.69%, with male literacy at 92.99% and female literacy at 73.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 120, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 139.

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

Nearby Villages of Bagrad

Bagrad 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 Bagrad

Bagrad is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kotma, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manendragarh to Bagrad is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Bagrad is about 170 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bagrad

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

Health Facilities in Bagrad

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

FAQs about Bagrad