Bhakheri - Dongargaon, Rajnandgaon

Bhakheri is a village situated in the Dongargaon tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargaon and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Ratapayali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhakheri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhakheri is 441167. The village covers a total geographical area of 345.76 hectares and falls under the 491661 pincode. Dongargaon is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Bhakheri

According to the 2011 Census, Bhakheri village had a total population of 544 people, including 289 males and 255 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 882 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.09%, with male literacy at 89.71% and female literacy at 65.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 121.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhakheri

Bhakheri 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 Bhakheri

Bhakheri 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 Bakal, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargaon to Bhakheri is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Bhakheri is about 20 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 Bhakheri

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

Health Facilities in Bhakheri

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

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