Bodajhariya - Pusour, Raigarh

Bodajhariya is a village situated in the Pusour tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pusaur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Kandagarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bodajhariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bodajhariya is 435072. The village covers a total geographical area of 286.65 hectares and falls under the 496440 pincode. Pusaur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bodajhariya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raigarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bodajhariya

According to the 2011 Census, Bodajhariya village had a total population of 724 people, including 374 males and 350 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.26%, with male literacy at 92.79% and female literacy at 79.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 243.

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

Nearby Villages of Bodajhariya

Bodajhariya 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 Bodajhariya

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bodajhariya. The nearest railway station is Kotarlia, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusaur to Bodajhariya is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Bodajhariya is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bodajhariya

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

Health Facilities in Bodajhariya

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

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