Nigarbandh - Takhatpur, Bilaspur

Nigarbandh is a village situated in the Takhatpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Takhatpur and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Nigarband serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nigarbandh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nigarbandh is 438546. The village covers a total geographical area of 358.1 hectares and falls under the 495330 pincode. Takhatpur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Nigarbandh 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 Nigarbandh

According to the 2011 Census, Nigarbandh village had a total population of 1,548 people, including 784 males and 764 females, living in 302 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.00%, with male literacy at 77.69% and female literacy at 56.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Nigarbandh

Nigarbandh 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 Nigarbandh

Nigarbandh is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kalmitar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Takhatpur to Nigarbandh is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Nigarbandh is about 33 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 Nigarbandh

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

Health Facilities in Nigarbandh

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

FAQs about Nigarbandh