Chhote Bedma - Katekalyan, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Chhote Bedma is a village situated in the Katekalyan tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katekalyan and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Dantewada. Chhotebedma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhote Bedma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhote Bedma is 450200. The village covers a total geographical area of 504.71 hectares and falls under the 494552 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Chhote Bedma 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 Chhote Bedma

According to the 2011 Census, Chhote Bedma village had a total population of 419 people, including 191 males and 228 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 1,194 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 15.85%, with male literacy at 27.33% and female literacy at 5.91%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 419.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhote Bedma

Chhote Bedma 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 Chhote Bedma

Public transport in the Chhote Bedma is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bacheli, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Chhote Bedma is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Chhote Bedma is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhote Bedma

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

Health Facilities in Chhote Bedma

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

FAQs about Chhote Bedma