Bhejra Tola - Chhuriya, Rajnandgaon

Bhejra Tola is a village situated in the Chhuriya tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhuriya and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Gopalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhejra Tola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhejra Tola is 440915. The village covers a total geographical area of 244.91 hectares and falls under the 491558 pincode. Chhuria is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Bhejra Tola

According to the 2011 Census, Bhejra Tola village had a total population of 548 people, including 256 males and 292 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 1,141 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.69%, with male literacy at 85.65% and female literacy at 61.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 424.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population548256292
Child Population (0–6 yrs)834043
Scheduled Castes (SC)312
Scheduled Tribes (ST)424197227
Literate Population338185153
Illiterate Population21071139

Nearby Villages of Bhejra Tola

Bhejra Tola 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BajrangpurSouth-East1.67 km
JaitgudraWest1.80 km
GopalpurNorth-East2.02 km
MorkutumSouth-West2.11 km
KhobhaNorth-West2.60 km
Pairi TolaSouth-East3.08 km
Bharri TolaSouth4.14 km
MarkakasaSouth-West4.20 km
Katenga TolaWest4.58 km
MasuljobNorth-East4.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhejra Tola

Bhejra Tola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paniajob, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhuria to Bhejra Tola is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Bhejra Tola is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhejra Tola

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bhejra Tola

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bhejra Tola

Where is Bhejra Tola located?

Bhejra Tola village is located in Chhuriya Tehsil, Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhejra Tola?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhejra Tola is Gopalpur.

What is the pincode of Bhejra Tola?

The pincode of Bhejra Tola is 491558.

What is the population of Bhejra Tola?

Bhejra Tola had a total population of 548, including 256 males and 292 females.

How many households are there in Bhejra Tola?

Bhejra Tola had 108 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhejra Tola?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhejra Tola was 72.69%. Male literacy was 85.65% and female literacy was 61.45%.