Bartunga - Pithora, Mahasamund

Bartunga is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Bartunga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bartunga is 446298. The village covers a total geographical area of 494.33 hectares and falls under the 493551 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bartunga

According to the 2011 Census, Bartunga village had a total population of 1,080 people, including 528 males and 552 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.07%, with male literacy at 78.73% and female literacy at 52.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 322.

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

Nearby Villages of Bartunga

Bartunga 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 Bartunga

Bartunga 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 Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Bartunga is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Bartunga is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bartunga

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

Health Facilities in Bartunga

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

FAQs about Bartunga