Bagwahi - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Bagwahi is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Ghotiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bagwahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagwahi is 447524. The village covers a total geographical area of 226.69 hectares and falls under the 494669 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Bagwahi

According to the 2011 Census, Bagwahi village had a total population of 129 people, including 67 males and 62 females, living in 24 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.63%, with male literacy at 69.64% and female literacy at 49.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 99.

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

Nearby Villages of Bagwahi

Bagwahi 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 Bagwahi

Public transport in the Bagwahi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Bagwahi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Bagwahi is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bagwahi

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

Health Facilities in Bagwahi

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

FAQs about Bagwahi