Borsi - Bamhnidih, Janjgir-Champa

Borsi is a village situated in the Bamhnidih tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 33 km from Champa and around 41 km from Janjgir. Borsi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Borsi is 436883. The village covers a total geographical area of 417.52 hectares and falls under the 495661 pincode. Champa is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Borsi

According to the 2011 Census, Borsi village had a total population of 1,274 people, including 658 males and 616 females, living in 286 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.12%, with male literacy at 86.54% and female literacy at 59.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 333, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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 Population1,274658616
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1588672
Scheduled Castes (SC)333181152
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321
Literate Population816495321
Illiterate Population458163295

Nearby Villages of Borsi

Borsi 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)
GatwaSouth1.50 km
TaldeoriNorth-East1.89 km
BhathliNorth-West2.55 km
BarraWest2.65 km
ChorhadeoriNorth2.85 km
MohtaraSouth-West2.87 km
SiladehiSouth3.13 km
UdaybhataNorth-West4.31 km
Dabhra KhurdEast4.34 km
SemariyaNorth-East4.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Borsi

Borsi 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 Sulgare, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Champa to Borsi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Borsi is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Borsi

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

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

Health Facilities in Borsi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Borsi

Where is Borsi located?

Borsi village is located in Bamhnidih Tehsil, Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Borsi?

Borsi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Borsi?

The pincode of Borsi is 495661.

What is the population of Borsi?

Borsi had a total population of 1,274, including 658 males and 616 females.

How many households are there in Borsi?

Borsi had 286 households.

What is the literacy rate in Borsi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Borsi was 73.12%. Male literacy was 86.54% and female literacy was 59.01%.