Pendri - Takhatpur, Bilaspur

Pendri is a village situated in the Takhatpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Takhatpur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Pendri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pendri is 438600. The village covers a total geographical area of 771.43 hectares and falls under the 495330 pincode. Takhatpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Pendri 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 Pendri

According to the 2011 Census, Pendri village had a total population of 1,575 people, including 818 males and 757 females, living in 375 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.35%, with male literacy at 73.22% and female literacy at 50.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 262, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 400.

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

Nearby Villages of Pendri

Pendri 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 Pendri

Pendri 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 Ghutku, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Takhatpur to Pendri is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Pendri is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pendri

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

Health Facilities in Pendri

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

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