Bhafauli - Ambikapur, Surguja

Bhafauli is a village situated in the Ambikapur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Ambikapur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bhafauli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhafauli is 432930. The village covers a total geographical area of 378.93 hectares and falls under the 497001 pincode. Ambikapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Bhafauli

As per Census 2011, Bhafauli village has a total population of 1,256 people, consisting of 640 males and 616 females. The village has 266 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 180 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 513 literate and 743 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,118 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhafauli are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bhafauli

Bhafauli 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 Bhafauli

Bhafauli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambikapur to Bhafauli is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhafauli

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

Health Facilities in Bhafauli

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

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