Belkharikha - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Belkharikha is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Belkharikha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belkharikha is 433114. The village covers a total geographical area of 431.63 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Belkharikha 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 Belkharikha

According to the 2011 Census, Belkharikha village had a total population of 2,025 people, including 1,011 males and 1,014 females, living in 450 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.99%, with male literacy at 67.79% and female literacy at 50.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 227, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 819.

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

Nearby Villages of Belkharikha

Belkharikha 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 Belkharikha

Belkharikha 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 Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanpur to Belkharikha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Belkharikha is about 25 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 Belkharikha

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

Health Facilities in Belkharikha

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

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