Bhatkhunda - Pithora, Mahasamund

Bhatkhunda is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Bhatkunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatkhunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatkhunda is 446442. The village covers a total geographical area of 605.32 hectares and falls under the 493555 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Bhatkhunda 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 Bhatkhunda

According to the 2011 Census, Bhatkhunda village had a total population of 1,153 people, including 577 males and 576 females, living in 277 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.29%, with male literacy at 65.59% and female literacy at 43.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 233, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 226.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhatkhunda

Bhatkhunda 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 Bhatkhunda

Bhatkhunda 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 45.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Bhatkhunda is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Bhatkhunda is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhatkhunda

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

Health Facilities in Bhatkhunda

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

FAQs about Bhatkhunda