Bhelwadih Village - Kharsia, Raigarh

Bhelwadih is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Bhelwadih village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhelwadih is 435186. The village covers a total geographical area of 257.7 hectares and falls under the 496665 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Bhelwadih 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 Bhelwadih

As per Census 2011, Bhelwadih village has a total population of 1,139 people, consisting of 564 males and 575 females. The village has 287 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 751 literate and 388 illiterate residents. Additionally, 30 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 28 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhelwadih

Bhelwadih 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 Bhelwadih

Bhelwadih is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Bhelwadih is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Bhelwadih is about 40 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 Bhelwadih

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

Health Facilities in Bhelwadih

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

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