Bhawarchuwa - Basna, Mahasamund

Bhawarchuwa is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Bhwarchuwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhawarchuwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhawarchuwa is 445648. The village covers a total geographical area of 337.92 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Bhawarchuwa 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 Bhawarchuwa

According to the 2011 Census, Bhawarchuwa village had a total population of 1,077 people, including 548 males and 529 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.89%, with male literacy at 78.23% and female literacy at 51.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 236, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 146.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhawarchuwa

Bhawarchuwa 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 Bhawarchuwa

Bhawarchuwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sakti, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Bhawarchuwa is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Bhawarchuwa is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhawarchuwa

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

Health Facilities in Bhawarchuwa

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

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