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

As per Census 2011, Belkharikha village has a total population of 2,025 people, consisting of 1,011 males and 1,014 females. The village has 450 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 301 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,017 literate and 1,008 illiterate residents. Additionally, 227 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 819 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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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