Belkhuri - Pathariya, Mungeli

Belkhuri is a village situated in the Pathariya tehsil of Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from Pathariya and around 49 km from Bilaspur. Belkhuri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belkhuri is 438430. The village covers a total geographical area of 532.58 hectares and falls under the 495335 pincode. Pathariya is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Belkhuri

According to the 2011 Census, Belkhuri village had a total population of 1,923 people, including 963 males and 960 females, living in 393 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.79%, with male literacy at 59.88% and female literacy at 37.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 181, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Belkhuri

Belkhuri 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 Belkhuri

Belkhuri 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 Ibhg, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pathariya to Belkhuri is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Belkhuri is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belkhuri

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

Health Facilities in Belkhuri

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

FAQs about Belkhuri