Bhendsar - Bhakhara, Dhamtari

Bhendsar is a village situated in the Bhakhara tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 23 km from Kurud and around 26 km from Dhamtari. Bhendsar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhendsar is 446802. The village covers a total geographical area of 258.29 hectares and falls under the 493770 pincode. Bhakhara is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Bhendsar

According to the 2011 Census, Bhendsar village had a total population of 1,087 people, including 548 males and 539 females, living in 205 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.57%, with male literacy at 86.45% and female literacy at 66.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhendsar

Bhendsar 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 Bhendsar

Bhendsar 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 Kurud, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhakhara to Bhendsar is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Bhendsar is about 26 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 Bhendsar

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

Health Facilities in Bhendsar

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

FAQs about Bhendsar