Bhumka Village Overview
Bhumka is a village in Bharatpur tehsil of Koriya district, Chhattisgarh. It lies about 42 km from Janakpur tehsil headquarters and around 192 km from Baikunthpur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Baravta is the Gram Panchayat for Bhumka village.
The sections below provide essential information about Bhumka village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhumka is 431239. The village covers a geographical area of 181 hectares and has a pincode of 497778. Shahdol(m.p.) is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.
Location Map of Bhumka
Population & Demographics of Bhumka
This section provides population and demographic details of Bhumka village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 370 | 192 | 178 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 69 | 38 | 31 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 366 | 189 | 177 |
| Literate Population | 159 | 91 | 68 |
| Illiterate Population | 211 | 101 | 110 |
Key population details of Bhumka village are given below:
- Bhumka village is a small village with a total population of around 370, including approximately 192 males and 178 females, with a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 4 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 366 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Bhumka village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 42.97%.
- There are around 101 households in Bhumka village.
Transport & Connectivity of Bhumka
Transport facilities help residents of Bhumka village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Bhumka
The following villages are located close to Bhumka and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bhumka
- Where is Bhumka located?
- Bhumka village is located in Bharatpur Tehsil, Koriya district, Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Bhumka?
- The Gram Panchayat of Bhumka is Baravta (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Bhumka?
- The pincode of Bhumka is 497778.
- What is the population of Bhumka?
- Bhumka has a total population of 370, including 192 males and 178 females.
- How many households are there in Bhumka?
- There are 101 households in Bhumka.
- What is the literacy rate in Bhumka?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhumka is 42.97%. Male literacy is 47.40% and female literacy is 38.20%.