Penkudur - Bhopalpattnam, Bijapur

Penkudur is a village situated in the Bhopalpattnam tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhopalpattanam and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Badekakled serves as the Gram Panchayat for Penkudur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Penkudur is 450720. The village covers a total geographical area of 825.78 hectares and falls under the 494444 pincode. Bhopalpattanam is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Penkudur 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 Penkudur

According to the 2011 Census, Penkudur village had a total population of 106 people, including 53 males and 53 females, living in 24 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 19.39%, with male literacy at 29.17% and female literacy at 10.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 106.

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

Nearby Villages of Penkudur

Penkudur 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 Penkudur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Penkudur. The nearest railway station is Kamalur, while the nearest airport is Warangal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhopalpattanam to Penkudur is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Penkudur is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Penkudur

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

Health Facilities in Penkudur

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

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