Bhengari - Arjunda, Balod

Bhengari is a village situated in the Arjunda tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 26 km from Gunderdehi and around 56 km from Durg. Pirid serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhengari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhengari is 442852. The village covers a total geographical area of 196.46 hectares and falls under the 491225 pincode. Gunderdehi is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Bhengari

According to the 2011 Census, Bhengari village had a total population of 479 people, including 241 males and 238 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.08%, with male literacy at 95.81% and female literacy at 76.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 161.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhengari

Bhengari 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 Bhengari

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bhengari. The nearest railway station is Latabor, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunderdehi to Bhengari is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Bhengari is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhengari

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

Health Facilities in Bhengari

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

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