Bhitthi Kalan Village - Ambikapur, Surguja

Bhitthi Kalan is a village situated in the Ambikapur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Ambikapur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bhithikala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhitthi Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhitthi Kalan is 432988. The village covers a total geographical area of 491.47 hectares and falls under the 497001 pincode. Ambikapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Bhitthi Kalan

As per Census 2011, Bhitthi Kalan village has a total population of 2,473 people, consisting of 1,177 males and 1,296 females. The village has 518 households and a sex ratio of 1,101 females per 1,000 males. There are 375 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,267 literate and 1,206 illiterate residents. Additionally, 143 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhitthi Kalan are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bhitthi Kalan

Bhitthi Kalan 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 Bhitthi Kalan

Bhitthi Kalan 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 127.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambikapur to Bhitthi Kalan is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhitthi Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Bhitthi Kalan

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

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