Bakalsarra - Khairagarh, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Bakalsarra is a village situated in the Khairagarh tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 11 km from Khairagarh and around 43 km from Rajnandgaon. Sankara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bakalsarra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakalsarra is 440356. The village covers a total geographical area of 190.85 hectares and falls under the 491881 pincode. Khairagarh is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Bakalsarra

According to the 2011 Census, Bakalsarra village had a total population of 425 people, including 206 males and 219 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.29%, with male literacy at 65.50% and female literacy at 44.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 151.

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

Nearby Villages of Bakalsarra

Bakalsarra 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 Bakalsarra

Bakalsarra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jatkanhar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khairagarh to Bakalsarra is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Bakalsarra is about 43 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 Bakalsarra

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

Health Facilities in Bakalsarra

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

FAQs about Bakalsarra