Bhithuwa - Sitapur, Surguja

Bhithuwa is a village situated in the Sitapur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sitapur and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Bhithuwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhithuwa is 433450. The village covers a total geographical area of 469.73 hectares and falls under the 497111 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Bhithuwa

According to the 2011 Census, Bhithuwa village had a total population of 1,560 people, including 782 males and 778 females, living in 357 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.40%, with male literacy at 68.31% and female literacy at 48.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 68, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,053.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhithuwa

Bhithuwa 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 Bhithuwa

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bhithuwa. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Bhithuwa is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Bhithuwa is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhithuwa

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

Health Facilities in Bhithuwa

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

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