Bengloor - Bhairamgarh, Bijapur

Bengloor is a village situated in the Bhairamgarh tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 82 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhairamgarh and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Bengloor village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bengloor is 451292. The village covers a total geographical area of 210.78 hectares and falls under the 494450 pincode. Dantewada is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Bengloor

According to the 2011 Census, Bengloor village had a total population of 440 people, including 190 males and 250 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 1,316 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.46%, with male literacy at 62.00% and female literacy at 43.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 408.

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

Nearby Villages of Bengloor

Bengloor 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 Bengloor

Bengloor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gidam, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dantewada to Bengloor is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Bengloor is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bengloor

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

Health Facilities in Bengloor

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

FAQs about Bengloor