Bhanwarpur - Basna, Mahasamund

Bhanwarpur is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Bhwarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhanwarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhanwarpur is 445686. The village covers a total geographical area of 768.4 hectares and falls under the 493555 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Bhanwarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhanwarpur village had a total population of 3,712 people, including 1,870 males and 1,842 females, living in 853 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.26%, with male literacy at 86.26% and female literacy at 64.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 319, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 494.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,7121,8701,842
Child Population (0–6 yrs)470247223
Scheduled Castes (SC)319158161
Scheduled Tribes (ST)494248246
Literate Population2,4401,4001,040
Illiterate Population1,272470802

Nearby Villages of Bhanwarpur

Bhanwarpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JharbandNorth-West2.02 km
KarrabhounaSouth-West2.31 km
PalsapaliWest2.34 km
BartiyabhathaNorth-East2.38 km
MudidihNorth2.56 km
KumhariSouth2.58 km
UmariyaEast2.67 km
PadkipaliNorth-West2.80 km
ThuthapaliEast3.00 km
KhusarupaliSouth-East3.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhanwarpur

Bhanwarpur 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 53.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Bhanwarpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Bhanwarpur is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhanwarpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhanwarpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bhanwarpur

Where is Bhanwarpur located?

Bhanwarpur village is located in Basna Tehsil, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bhanwarpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhanwarpur is Bhwarpur.

What is the pincode of Bhanwarpur?

The pincode of Bhanwarpur is 493555.

What is the population of Bhanwarpur?

Bhanwarpur had a total population of 3,712, including 1,870 males and 1,842 females.

How many households are there in Bhanwarpur?

Bhanwarpur had 853 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhanwarpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhanwarpur was 75.26%. Male literacy was 86.26% and female literacy was 64.24%.