Barheli - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Barheli is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Barheli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barheli is 447666. The village covers a total geographical area of 477.96 hectares and falls under the 494635 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Barheli 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 Barheli

As per Census 2011, Barheli village has a total population of 815 people, consisting of 418 males and 397 females. The village has 182 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 113 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 494 literate and 321 illiterate residents. Additionally, 39 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 559 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population815418397
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1136251
Scheduled Castes (SC)392316
Scheduled Tribes (ST)559284275
Literate Population494298196
Illiterate Population321120201

Nearby Villages of Barheli

Barheli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DamkasaNorth2.09 km
EragaonSouth-West2.35 km
JharriparaWest2.41 km
PedawariEast2.58 km
ChihroSouth2.69 km
TarhulNorth-East3.20 km
AmaguhanNorth3.20 km
GulalbodiSouth3.55 km
KodakhurriNorth-West3.56 km
KanapalWest3.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barheli

Barheli 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 100.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Barheli is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Barheli is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barheli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Barheli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Barheli

Where is Barheli located?

Barheli village is located in Durgkondal Tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barheli?

Barheli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Barheli?

The pincode of Barheli is 494635.

What is the population of Barheli?

Barheli has a total population of 815, including 418 males and 397 females.

How many households are there in Barheli?

There are 182 households in Barheli.

What is the literacy rate in Barheli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barheli is 60.61%. Male literacy is 71.29% and female literacy is 49.37%.