Bhada - Janjgir, Janjgir-Champa

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

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhada is 436551. The village covers a total geographical area of 383.38 hectares and falls under the 495668 pincode. Champa is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Bhada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Janjgir Champa Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bhada

According to the 2011 Census, Bhada village had a total population of 727 people, including 354 males and 373 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.96%, with male literacy at 87.84% and female literacy at 63.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 220, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 203.

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 Population727354373
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1125854
Scheduled Castes (SC)220104116
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20395108
Literate Population461260201
Illiterate Population26694172

Nearby Villages of Bhada

Bhada 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)
AkaltariWest2.02 km
KewaSouth-East2.30 km
AmodaSouth2.35 km
SothiNorth-East2.58 km
GaudNorth-West2.78 km
MauhadihWest3.13 km
PipardaEast3.59 km
BhaisdaSouth-West3.79 km
PuchheliEast3.82 km
NawaparaSouth-East4.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhada

Bhada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Champa, 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 ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Champa to Bhada is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Bhada is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhada

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bhada 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 Bhada

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhada 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 Bhada

Where is Bhada located?

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

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bhada?

Bhada is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhada?

The pincode of Bhada is 495668.

What is the population of Bhada?

Bhada had a total population of 727, including 354 males and 373 females.

How many households are there in Bhada?

Bhada had 171 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhada was 74.96%. Male literacy was 87.84% and female literacy was 63.01%.