Ganjenar - Bade Bacheli, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Ganjenar is a village situated in the Bade Bacheli tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Dantewada and around 18 km from Dantewada. Ganjenar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganjenar is 450106. The village covers a total geographical area of 1906.55 hectares and falls under the 494552 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Ganjenar

According to the 2011 Census, Ganjenar village had a total population of 2,109 people, including 1,055 males and 1,054 females, living in 484 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 26.52%, with male literacy at 36.34% and female literacy at 16.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 113, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,907.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganjenar

Ganjenar 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 Ganjenar

Ganjenar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhansi, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Ganjenar is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Ganjenar is about 18 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 Ganjenar

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

Health Facilities in Ganjenar

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

FAQs about Ganjenar