Bahirkela

Bahirkela is a village located in Gharghoda tehsil of Raigarh district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Gharghoda (tehsildar office) and 43km away from district headquarter Raigarh. As per 2009 stats, Bahirkela village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Bahirkela unique in its vibrant Gharghoda-Raigarh region. You’ll see Bahirkela’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bahirkela

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bahirkela is 434709. The village spans a total geographical area of 818.01 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 496111. Gharghoda is nearest town to Bahirkela village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bahirkela village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dharamjaigarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raigarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bahirkela

Population of Bahirkela

According to the 2011 Census, Bahirkela has a total population of about 1,998, with approximately 955 males and 1,043 females. The sex ratio is around 1092 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 259 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 69 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,147. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.31%, with male literacy at about 64.50% and female literacy near 48.80%. There are around 539 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bahirkela's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bahirkela

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bahirkela. As per the 2011 stats, Bahirkela had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bahirkela

Knowing the nearby villages of Bahirkela helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bahirkela.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bahirkela