Bhalpahri - Hardibazar, Korba

Bhalpahri is a village situated in the Hardibazar tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 45 km from Pali and around 35 km from Korba. Bhalpahri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhalpahri is 436270. The village covers a total geographical area of 418.01 hectares and falls under the 495445 pincode. Katghora is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Bhalpahri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pali-tanakhar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Korba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhalpahri

According to the 2011 Census, Bhalpahri village had a total population of 1,513 people, including 790 males and 723 females, living in 368 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.85%, with male literacy at 82.86% and female literacy at 57.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 447, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 325.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhalpahri

Bhalpahri 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 Bhalpahri

Bhalpahri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katghora to Bhalpahri is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Bhalpahri is about 35 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 Bhalpahri

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

Health Facilities in Bhalpahri

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

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