Bharda - Pratappur, Surajpur

Bharda is a village situated in the Pratappur tehsil of Surajpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from Pratappur and around 16 km from Ambikapur. Bharda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bharda is 432230. The village covers a total geographical area of 884.19 hectares and falls under the 496223 pincode. Pratappur is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Bharda

According to the 2011 Census, Bharda village had a total population of 1,275 people, including 640 males and 635 females, living in 301 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.02%, with male literacy at 68.29% and female literacy at 35.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,039.

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

Nearby Villages of Bharda

Bharda 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 Bharda

Bharda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Karonji, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 152.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pratappur to Bharda is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Bharda is about 16 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 Bharda

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

Health Facilities in Bharda

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

FAQs about Bharda