Bhukel - Basna, Mahasamund

Bhukel is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Bhukel village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhukel is 445764. The village covers a total geographical area of 296.25 hectares and falls under the 493554 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Bhukel

According to the 2011 Census, Bhukel village had a total population of 908 people, including 451 males and 457 females, living in 206 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.00%, with male literacy at 86.99% and female literacy at 63.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 416.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhukel

Bhukel 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 Bhukel

Bhukel is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Bhukel is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Bhukel is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhukel

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

Health Facilities in Bhukel

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

FAQs about Bhukel