Bhagodih - Kharsia, Raigarh

Bhagodih is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Nawapara Est serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhagodih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhagodih is 435213. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.47 hectares and falls under the 496665 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Bhagodih

According to the 2011 Census, Bhagodih village had a total population of 520 people, including 255 males and 265 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.21%, with male literacy at 86.40% and female literacy at 65.93%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 108.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhagodih

Bhagodih 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 Bhagodih

Bhagodih 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 Jharradih, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Bhagodih is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Bhagodih is about 29 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 Bhagodih

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

Health Facilities in Bhagodih

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

FAQs about Bhagodih