Hedaspur - Baloda, Janjgir-Champa

Hedaspur is a village situated in the Baloda tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from Baloda and around 40 km from Janjgir. Hedaspur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hedaspur is 436690. The village covers a total geographical area of 709.76 hectares and falls under the 495446 pincode. Baloda is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Hedaspur

According to the 2011 Census, Hedaspur village had a total population of 2,505 people, including 1,251 males and 1,254 females, living in 601 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.03%, with male literacy at 81.53% and female literacy at 58.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 925.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,5051,2511,254
Child Population (0–6 yrs)406206200
Scheduled Castes (SC)663432
Scheduled Tribes (ST)925469456
Literate Population1,470852618
Illiterate Population1,035399636

Nearby Villages of Hedaspur

Hedaspur 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)
BaksaraEast1.86 km
MuktaWest2.01 km
KatsiraNorth2.24 km
BhalpahriNorth-West2.93 km
PantoraSouth-East3.02 km
BhatikudaNorth-East3.17 km
BharrakudaNorth3.21 km
PatharriWest3.42 km
GumiyaEast3.50 km
AngarkharSouth4.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hedaspur

Hedaspur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.6 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 Baloda to Hedaspur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Hedaspur is about 40 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 Hedaspur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Hedaspur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Hedaspur

Where is Hedaspur located?

Hedaspur village is located in Baloda Tehsil, Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Hedaspur?

Hedaspur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Hedaspur?

The pincode of Hedaspur is 495446.

What is the population of Hedaspur?

Hedaspur had a total population of 2,505, including 1,251 males and 1,254 females.

How many households are there in Hedaspur?

Hedaspur had 601 households.

What is the literacy rate in Hedaspur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hedaspur was 70.03%. Male literacy was 81.53% and female literacy was 58.63%.