Bhelai - Charama, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Bhelai is a village situated in the Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Charama and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Bhilai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhelai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhelai is 447432. The village covers a total geographical area of 118.76 hectares and falls under the 494337 pincode. Charama is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Bhelai 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 Bhelai

According to the 2011 Census, Bhelai village had a total population of 620 people, including 304 males and 316 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.71%, with male literacy at 90.49% and female literacy at 70.82%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 251.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhelai

Bhelai 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 Bhelai

Bhelai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhamtari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Charama to Bhelai is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Bhelai is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhelai

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

Health Facilities in Bhelai

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

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