Bagbahar - Bagbahar, Jashpur

Bagbahar is a village situated in the Bagbahar tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 32 km from Pathalgaon and around 90 km from Jashpur Nagar. Bagbahar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagbahar is 434299. The village covers a total geographical area of 1378.91 hectares and falls under the 496220 pincode. Pathalgaon is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Bagbahar

As per Census 2011, Bagbahar village has a total population of 3,836 people, consisting of 1,860 males and 1,976 females. The village has 916 households and a sex ratio of 1,062 females per 1,000 males. There are 462 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,403 literate and 1,433 illiterate residents. Additionally, 318 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,023 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bagbahar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bagbahar

Bagbahar 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 Bagbahar

Bagbahar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hemagiri, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pathalgaon to Bagbahar is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Bagbahar is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bagbahar

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

Health Facilities in Bagbahar

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

FAQs about Bagbahar