Bhaiyathan Tehsil - Surajpur, Chhattisgarh
Bhaiyathan is an administrative tehsil in the Surajpur district of Chhattisgarh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Bhaiyathan is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Surajpur Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 137.8 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 727 km², including 713.76 km² rural area and 12.74 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 978 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bhaiyathan Tehsil
Bhaiyathan Tehsil has a total of 49 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badsara | Rural | Badsara |
| 2 | Baijnathpur | Rural | Baijnathpur L |
| 3 | Banja | Rural | Banja |
| 4 | Bansapara | Rural | Basapara |
| 5 | Baskarpara | Rural | Baskar |
| 6 | Bhaiyathan | Rural | Bhaiyathan |
| 7 | Bhawrahi | Rural | Bhawarahi |
| 8 | Biramtal | Rural | Biramtal |
| 9 | Chainpur | Rural | Chainpur |
| 10 | Chopan | Rural | Chopan |
| 11 | Dabaripara | Rural | Dabripara |
| 12 | Danauli Khurd | Rural | Danauli Khurd |
| 13 | Darripara | Rural | Darripara |
| 14 | Gangoti | Rural | Gangoti |
| 15 | Ghosa | Rural | Ghonsaa |
| 16 | Govindgarh | Rural | Govindgarh |
| 17 | Jamdi | Rural | Jamdi |
| 18 | Jhilmili | Rural | Jhilmili |
| 19 | Joor | Rural | Jur |
| 20 | Karaunda Munda | Rural | Karaundamuda |
| 21 | Karkoti | Rural | Karkoti |
| 22 | Kenapara | Rural | Kenapara |
| 23 | Kewara | Rural | Kewara |
| 24 | Khadgawan | Rural | Khadgawan |
| 25 | Khadpara | Rural | Khadapara |
| 26 | Khairi | Rural | Khairi |
| 27 | Khutarapara | Rural | Dabripara |
| 28 | Koilari | Rural | Karkoti |
| 29 | Kurridih | Rural | Kurridih |
| 30 | Kusmusi | Rural | Kusmusi |
| 31 | Lakhanpur | Rural | Samauli |
| 32 | Mahuli | Rural | Mohali |
| 33 | Masira | Rural | Masira |
| 34 | Nawapara | Rural | Nawapara |
| 35 | Parsiya | Rural | Parsiya |
| 36 | Pasal | Rural | Bhaiyathan |
| 37 | Patiyadand | Rural | Patiyadand |
| 38 | Ragada | Rural | Ragada |
| 39 | Rajbahar | Rural | Rajbahar |
| 40 | Rajni | Rural | Baijnathpur L |
| 41 | Rajolipara | Rural | Kurridih |
| 42 | Samauli | Rural | Samauli |
| 43 | Satyanagar | Rural | Satyanagar |
| 44 | Sawan Rawan | Rural | Sawarawa |
| 45 | Shivprasadnagar | Rural | Shivprasadnagar |
| 46 | Sirsi | Rural | Sirsi |
| 47 | Sonpur | Rural | Sonpur Shi |
| 48 | Sundarpur | Rural | Sundarpur |
| 49 | Tarka | Rural | Tarka |
Population of Bhaiyathan Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Bhaiyathan Tehsil has a total population of 1,31,216 people, consisting of 66,322 males and 64,894 females. There are 30,792 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 181 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,31,216 | 1,20,012 | 11,204 |
| Male Population | 66,322 | 60,530 | 5,792 |
| Female Population | 64,894 | 59,482 | 5,412 |
| Total Households | 30,792 | 28,389 | 2,403 |
| Population Density | 181 / km² | 168 / km² | 879 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 70,260 literate people and 20,140 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 9,912 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 43,621 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 20,140 | 18,717 | 1,423 |
| Literate Population | 70,260 | 62,542 | 7,718 |
| Illiterate Population | 60,956 | 57,470 | 3,486 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 9,912 | 8,775 | 1,137 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 43,621 | 41,994 | 1,627 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.