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

As per Census 2011, Penkudur village has a total population of 106 people, consisting of 53 males and 53 females. The village has 24 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 8 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 19 literate and 87 illiterate residents. Additionally, 106 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Penkudur