Bhuila - Kotma, Anuppur

Bhuila is a village situated in the Kotma tehsil of Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotma and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Anuppur. Sajatola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhuila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhuila is 501762. The village covers a total geographical area of 435.29 hectares and falls under the 484440 pincode. Bijuri is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Bhuila

According to the 2011 Census, Bhuila village had a total population of 678 people, including 342 males and 336 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.19%, with male literacy at 74.64% and female literacy at 49.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 410.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population678342336
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1206258
Scheduled Castes (SC)613328
Scheduled Tribes (ST)410200210
Literate Population347209138
Illiterate Population331133198

Nearby Villages of Bhuila

Bhuila 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)
Saja TolaSouth-East1.47 km
PakrihaNorth-West1.57 km
KyontarSouth-West2.13 km
Dhawai TolaSouth-East2.43 km
ChandrauthiNorth2.71 km
JalsarSouth-East4.18 km
NimhaEast4.39 km
KoryaSouth-West4.62 km
UmardaNorth-West4.94 km
BenibaharaSouth5.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhuila

Bhuila is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bijuri, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijuri to Bhuila is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anuppur to Bhuila 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 Bhuila

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

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

Health Facilities in Bhuila

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bhuila

Where is Bhuila located?

Bhuila village is located in Kotma Tehsil, Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bhuila?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhuila is Sajatola.

What is the pincode of Bhuila?

The pincode of Bhuila is 484440.

What is the population of Bhuila?

Bhuila had a total population of 678, including 342 males and 336 females.

How many households are there in Bhuila?

Bhuila had 178 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhuila?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhuila was 62.19%. Male literacy was 74.64% and female literacy was 49.64%.