Bhelwapani - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Bhelwapani is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Parbheli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhelwapani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhelwapani is 447691. The village covers a total geographical area of 320.68 hectares and falls under the 494635 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Bhelwapani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanker Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bhelwapani

As per Census 2011, Bhelwapani village has a total population of 267 people, consisting of 133 males and 134 females. The village has 59 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 142 literate and 125 illiterate residents. Additionally, 254 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population267133134
Child Population (0–6 yrs)352114
Scheduled Tribes (ST)254126128
Literate Population1428161
Illiterate Population1255273

Nearby Villages of Bhelwapani

Bhelwapani 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)
BhejharSouth-East1.39 km
MeregaonSouth-West1.76 km
ParbheliNorth1.82 km
SitalpurNorth2.13 km
JodekhurseWest2.45 km
TumarisurSouth2.94 km
Dhanwa PhulchurSouth-West3.34 km
PadgalEast3.49 km
GumdiNorth-West3.71 km
ChemalEast4.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhelwapani

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bhelwapani. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 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 Bhelwapani is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Bhelwapani is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhelwapani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bhelwapani

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bhelwapani

Where is Bhelwapani located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Bhelwapani?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhelwapani is Parbheli.

What is the pincode of Bhelwapani?

The pincode of Bhelwapani is 494635.

What is the population of Bhelwapani?

Bhelwapani has a total population of 267, including 133 males and 134 females.

How many households are there in Bhelwapani?

There are 59 households in Bhelwapani.

What is the literacy rate in Bhelwapani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhelwapani is 53.18%. Male literacy is 60.90% and female literacy is 45.52%.