Bagbahara Kalan(Viran) - Bagbahra, Mahasamund

Bagbahara Kalan(Viran) is a village situated in the Bagbahra tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagbahara and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Bagbahrakala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bagbahara Kalan(Viran) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagbahara Kalan(Viran) is 446698. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.29 hectares and falls under the 493449 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 100 km away.

Bagbahara Kalan(Viran) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khallari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bagbahara Kalan(Viran)

According to the 2011 Census, Bagbahara Kalan(Viran) village had a total population of 656 people, including 325 males and 331 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.33%, with male literacy at 80.99% and female literacy at 57.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 196.

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

Nearby Villages of Bagbahara Kalan(Viran)

Bagbahara Kalan(Viran) 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 Bagbahara Kalan(Viran)

Bagbahara Kalan(Viran) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Bagbahara Kalan(Viran) is about 100 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Bagbahara Kalan(Viran) is about 40 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 Bagbahara Kalan(Viran)

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bagbahara Kalan(Viran) village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Bagbahara Kalan(Viran)

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

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