Bhuj Tukum - Brahmapuri, Chandrapur

Bhuj Tukum is a village situated in the Brahmapuri tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Brahmapuri and around 160 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Bhuj serves as the Village Panchayat for Bhuj Tukum village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhuj Tukum is 540842. The village covers a total geographical area of 790.58 hectares and falls under the 441206 pincode. Brahmapuri is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Bhuj Tukum village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Brahmapuri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhuj Tukum

According to the 2011 Census, Bhuj Tukum village had a total population of 1,166 people, including 587 males and 579 females, living in 273 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.44%, with male literacy at 87.67% and female literacy at 64.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 98, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 416.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhuj Tukum

Bhuj Tukum 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 Bhuj Tukum

Public transport in the Bhuj Tukum is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Alewahi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapuri to Bhuj Tukum is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Bhuj Tukum is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhuj Tukum

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

Health Facilities in Bhuj Tukum

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

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