Bhalpahari - Bodla, Kabeerdham

Bhalpahari is a village situated in the Bodla tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodla and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Bhalpahri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhalpahari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhalpahari is 439297. The village covers a total geographical area of 502.79 hectares and falls under the 491995 pincode. Bodla is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Bhalpahari

According to the 2011 Census, Bhalpahari village had a total population of 1,785 people, including 870 males and 915 females, living in 350 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.30%, with male literacy at 53.63% and female literacy at 26.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 69.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhalpahari

Bhalpahari 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 Bhalpahari

Bhalpahari 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 Salkaroad, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodla to Bhalpahari is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Bhalpahari 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 Bhalpahari

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

Health Facilities in Bhalpahari

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

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