Bhulka - Basna, Mahasamund

Bhulka is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 94 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Chirrachunva serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhulka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhulka is 445745. The village covers a total geographical area of 125.16 hectares and falls under the 493554 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Bhulka 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 Bhulka

According to the 2011 Census, Bhulka village had a total population of 347 people, including 182 males and 165 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.44%, with male literacy at 67.10% and female literacy at 49.67%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhulka

Bhulka 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 Bhulka

Bhulka 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 50.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Bhulka is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Bhulka is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhulka

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

Health Facilities in Bhulka

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

FAQs about Bhulka