Bhelwatikara Village - Pali, Korba

Bhelwatikara is a village situated in the Pali tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pali and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Dodaki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhelwatikara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhelwatikara is 436153. The village covers a total geographical area of 866.06 hectares and falls under the 495449 pincode. Katghora is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Bhelwatikara 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 Bhelwatikara

As per Census 2011, Bhelwatikara village has a total population of 846 people, consisting of 430 males and 416 females. The village has 176 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 130 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 395 literate and 451 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 402 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhelwatikara

Bhelwatikara 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 Bhelwatikara

Bhelwatikara 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 53.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katghora to Bhelwatikara is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Bhelwatikara is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhelwatikara

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

Health Facilities in Bhelwatikara

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

FAQs about Bhelwatikara