Bagda - Pratappur, Surajpur

Bagda is a village situated in the Pratappur tehsil of Surajpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from Pratappur and around 45 km from Ambikapur. Bagda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagda is 432285. The village covers a total geographical area of 1236.14 hectares and falls under the 496223 pincode. Pratappur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Bagda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bagda

According to the 2011 Census, Bagda village had a total population of 2,509 people, including 1,248 males and 1,261 females, living in 515 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.38%, with male literacy at 67.26% and female literacy at 41.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,057.

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

Nearby Villages of Bagda

Bagda 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 Bagda

Bagda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Karonji, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 148.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pratappur to Bagda is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Bagda is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bagda

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

Health Facilities in Bagda

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

FAQs about Bagda