Bhukel Village - 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

As per Census 2011, Bhukel village has a total population of 908 people, consisting of 451 males and 457 females. The village has 206 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 591 literate and 317 illiterate residents. Additionally, 61 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 416 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhukel are given below:

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