Dhandhan - Takhatpur, Bilaspur

Dhandhan is a village situated in the Takhatpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Takhatpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Dhandhan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhandhan is 438580. The village covers a total geographical area of 792.81 hectares and falls under the 495330 pincode. Takhatpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Dhandhan

According to the 2011 Census, Dhandhan village had a total population of 2,054 people, including 1,053 males and 1,001 females, living in 436 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.14%, with male literacy at 82.84% and female literacy at 56.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 774, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 194.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhandhan

Dhandhan 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 Dhandhan

Dhandhan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalmitar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Takhatpur to Dhandhan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Dhandhan is about 30 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 Dhandhan

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

Health Facilities in Dhandhan

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

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