Bhedwan - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Bhedwan is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Sarangarh and around 51 km from Raigarh. Bhedvan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhedwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhedwan is 435323. The village covers a total geographical area of 572.99 hectares and falls under the 496450 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bhedwan

According to the 2011 Census, Bhedwan village had a total population of 2,534 people, including 1,252 males and 1,282 females, living in 709 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.32%, with male literacy at 82.74% and female literacy at 58.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 902, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 405.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhedwan

Bhedwan 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 Bhedwan

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bhedwan. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Bhedwan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Bhedwan is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhedwan

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

Health Facilities in Bhedwan

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

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