Bhira - Bodla, Kabeerdham

Bhira is a village situated in the Bodla tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodla and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Bhira village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhira is 439354. The village covers a total geographical area of 146.8 hectares and falls under the 491995 pincode. Bodla is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Bhira 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 Bhira

According to the 2011 Census, Bhira village had a total population of 695 people, including 362 males and 333 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.09%, with male literacy at 82.39% and female literacy at 57.65%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 604.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhira

Bhira 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 Bhira

Bhira is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhanwar Tonk, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodla to Bhira is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Bhira is about 30 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 Bhira

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

Health Facilities in Bhira

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

FAQs about Bhira