Bhaskura - Pendra Road, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Bhaskura is a village situated in the Pendra Road tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Gaurella and around 130 km from Bilaspur. Bhaskura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhaskura is 437438. The village covers a total geographical area of 846.72 hectares and falls under the 495117 pincode. Gaurella is the nearest town, located about 130 km away.

Bhaskura 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 Bhaskura

According to the 2011 Census, Bhaskura village had a total population of 2,046 people, including 1,058 males and 988 females, living in 571 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.38%, with male literacy at 78.11% and female literacy at 56.34%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,081.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhaskura

Bhaskura 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 Bhaskura

Bhaskura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Venkatnagra, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gaurella to Bhaskura is about 130 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Bhaskura is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhaskura

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

Health Facilities in Bhaskura

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

FAQs about Bhaskura