Bheji - Konta, Sukma

Bheji is a village situated in the Konta tehsil of Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 29 km from Konta and around 168 km from Dantewada. Bheji village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bheji is 450380. The village covers a total geographical area of 2844.26 hectares and falls under the 494114 pincode. Konta is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Bheji

According to the 2011 Census, Bheji village had a total population of 752 people, including 422 males and 330 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 782 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.52%, with male literacy at 51.70% and female literacy at 23.16%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 527.

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

Nearby Villages of Bheji

Bheji 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 Bheji

Bheji is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manuguru, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Konta to Bheji is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Bheji is about 168 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bheji

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

Health Facilities in Bheji

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

FAQs about Bheji