Pendri Village - 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

As per Census 2011, Pendri village has a total population of 1,575 people, consisting of 818 males and 757 females. The village has 375 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 271 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 813 literate and 762 illiterate residents. Additionally, 262 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 400 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,575 818 757
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 271 142 129
Scheduled Castes (SC) 262 128 134
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 400 199 201
Literate Population 813 495 318
Illiterate Population 762 323 439

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
KektiNorth2.10 km
ChanadongriEast2.15 km
KunwaWest3.23 km
JaraundhaSouth-West3.74 km
RajpurNorth-West3.98 km
BhilauniSouth-East4.04 km
Deori KhurdSouth-East4.13 km
BicharpurNorth-West4.17 km
SamdilNorth4.42 km
GhonghadihNorth-East4.68 km

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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within NA
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pendri

Where is Pendri located?

Pendri village is located in Takhatpur Tehsil, Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pendri?

Pendri is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pendri?

The pincode of Pendri is 495330.

What is the population of Pendri?

Pendri has a total population of 1,575, including 818 males and 757 females.

How many households are there in Pendri?

There are 375 households in Pendri.

What is the literacy rate in Pendri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pendri is 51.62%. Male literacy is 60.51% and female literacy is 42.01%.