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

As per Census 2011, Bhengari village has a total population of 479 people, consisting of 241 males and 238 females. The village has 89 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 48 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 371 literate and 108 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 161 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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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