Bhiragaon - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Bhiragaon is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Bhiragaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhiragaon is 447529. The village covers a total geographical area of 778.4 hectares and falls under the 494669 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Bhiragaon 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 Bhiragaon

As per Census 2011, Bhiragaon village has a total population of 1,761 people, consisting of 894 males and 867 females. The village has 369 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 184 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,242 literate and 519 illiterate residents. Additionally, 458 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 727 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhiragaon

Bhiragaon 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 Bhiragaon

Bhiragaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 99.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Bhiragaon is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Bhiragaon is about 65 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 Bhiragaon

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

Health Facilities in Bhiragaon

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

FAQs about Bhiragaon