Baihamuda - Gharghoda, Raigarh

Baihamuda is a village situated in the Gharghoda tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gharghoda and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Baihamuda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baihamuda is 434701. The village covers a total geographical area of 1306.4 hectares and falls under the 496111 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Baihamuda 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 Baihamuda

According to the 2011 Census, Baihamuda village had a total population of 1,767 people, including 879 males and 888 females, living in 383 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.81%, with male literacy at 79.03% and female literacy at 53.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,169.

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

Nearby Villages of Baihamuda

Baihamuda 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 Baihamuda

Baihamuda 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 Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Baihamuda is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Baihamuda is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baihamuda

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

Health Facilities in Baihamuda

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

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