Bhilai - Arang, Raipur

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

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhilai is 444572. The village covers a total geographical area of 772.3 hectares and falls under the 493441 pincode. Arang is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Bhilai

According to the 2011 Census, Bhilai village had a total population of 2,665 people, including 1,332 males and 1,333 females, living in 614 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.22%, with male literacy at 90.29% and female literacy at 66.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 268, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhilai

Bhilai 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 Bhilai

Bhilai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arang Mahanadi, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.4 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Bhilai

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

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