Penta - Kuakonda, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Penta is a village situated in the Kuakonda tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kuwakonda and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Dantewada. Maharahaurnar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Penta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Penta is 450280. The village covers a total geographical area of 148.48 hectares and falls under the 494552 pincode. Kirandul is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Penta 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 Penta

According to the 2011 Census, Penta village had a total population of 394 people, including 185 males and 209 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 1,130 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.37%, with male literacy at 78.66% and female literacy at 51.63%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 119.

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

Nearby Villages of Penta

Penta 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 Penta

Penta is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bacheli, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kirandul to Penta is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Penta is about 35 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 Penta

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

Health Facilities in Penta

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

FAQs about Penta