Bihajhar - Bagbahra, Mahasamund

Bihajhar is a village situated in the Bagbahra tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagbahara and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Bihajhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bihajhar is 446701. The village covers a total geographical area of 465.01 hectares and falls under the 493449 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 100 km away.

Bihajhar 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 Bihajhar

According to the 2011 Census, Bihajhar village had a total population of 1,285 people, including 677 males and 608 females, living in 312 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.23%, with male literacy at 83.89% and female literacy at 61.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 199.

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

Nearby Villages of Bihajhar

Bihajhar 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 Bihajhar

Bihajhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Bihajhar is about 100 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Bihajhar is about 42 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 Bihajhar

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

Health Facilities in Bihajhar

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

FAQs about Bihajhar