Bhawa - Mahasamund

Bhawa is a village situated in the Mahasamund tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 35 km from Mahasamund, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bhawa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhawa is 446128. The village covers a total geographical area of 280.89 hectares and falls under the 493551 pincode. Tumgaon is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Bhawa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mahasamund Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bhawa

As per Census 2011, Bhawa village has a total population of 749 people, consisting of 376 males and 373 females. The village has 171 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 477 literate and 272 illiterate residents. Additionally, 43 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 371 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhawa

Bhawa 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 Bhawa

Bhawa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Arand, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumgaon to Bhawa is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Bhawa is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhawa

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

Health Facilities in Bhawa

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

FAQs about Bhawa