Bahirkela Village - Gharghoda, Raigarh

Bahirkela is a village situated in the Gharghoda tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gharghoda and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Bahirkela village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahirkela is 434709. The village covers a total geographical area of 818.01 hectares and falls under the 496111 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Bahirkela

As per Census 2011, Bahirkela village has a total population of 1,998 people, consisting of 955 males and 1,043 females. The village has 539 households and a sex ratio of 1,092 females per 1,000 males. There are 259 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,125 literate and 873 illiterate residents. Additionally, 69 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,147 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bahirkela

Bahirkela 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 Bahirkela

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bahirkela. The nearest railway station is Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Bahirkela is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Bahirkela is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bahirkela

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

Health Facilities in Bahirkela

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

FAQs about Bahirkela