Nandpura - Bhanpuri, Bastar

Nandpura is a village situated in the Bhanpuri tehsil of Bastar district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Bastar and around 40 km from Jagdalpur. Nandpura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nandpura is 449379. The village covers a total geographical area of 1352.57 hectares and falls under the 494224 pincode. Bastar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Nandpura

According to the 2011 Census, Nandpura village had a total population of 3,494 people, including 1,745 males and 1,749 females, living in 818 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.84%, with male literacy at 55.56% and female literacy at 36.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,412.

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 Population3,4941,7451,749
Child Population (0–6 yrs)562289273
Scheduled Castes (SC)602238
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2,4121,2021,210
Literate Population1,344809535
Illiterate Population2,1509361,214

Nearby Villages of Nandpura

Nandpura 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)
PhaphaniSouth-West2.90 km
KumhaliWest3.53 km
KesharpalNorth3.81 km
BaniyagaonNorth-East4.08 km
PiplawandSouth-East4.65 km
SitlawandSouth4.72 km
PallibhataNorth4.94 km
MunjlaSouth-West5.87 km
ChapkaSouth6.14 km
TaragaonSouth-West6.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nandpura

Public transport in the Nandpura is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jagdalpur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bastar to Nandpura is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagdalpur to Nandpura is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nandpura

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

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

Health Facilities in Nandpura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Nandpura

Where is Nandpura located?

Nandpura village is located in Bhanpuri Tehsil, Bastar district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nandpura?

Nandpura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Nandpura?

The pincode of Nandpura is 494224.

What is the population of Nandpura?

Nandpura had a total population of 3,494, including 1,745 males and 1,749 females.

How many households are there in Nandpura?

Nandpura had 818 households.

What is the literacy rate in Nandpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nandpura was 45.84%. Male literacy was 55.56% and female literacy was 36.25%.