Bengloor - Katekalyan, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Bengloor is a village situated in the Katekalyan tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katekalyan and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Dantewada. Benglur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bengloor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bengloor is 450187. The village covers a total geographical area of 843.24 hectares and falls under the 494449 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Bengloor 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 Bengloor

According to the 2011 Census, Bengloor village had a total population of 1,088 people, including 495 males and 593 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 1,198 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 17.46%, with male literacy at 20.49% and female literacy at 14.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 104, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 914.

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

Nearby Villages of Bengloor

Bengloor 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 Bengloor

Bengloor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kaklur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Bengloor is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Bengloor 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 Bengloor

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

Health Facilities in Bengloor

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

FAQs about Bengloor