Bhendri - Magarlod, Dhamtari

Bhendri is a village situated in the Magarlod tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Magarlod and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Dhamtari. Bhendri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhendri is 446945. The village covers a total geographical area of 1014.88 hectares and falls under the 493885 pincode. Gobra Nawapara is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Bhendri 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 Bhendri

According to the 2011 Census, Bhendri village had a total population of 4,732 people, including 2,376 males and 2,356 females, living in 985 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.07%, with male literacy at 86.75% and female literacy at 65.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 230, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 248.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhendri

Bhendri 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 Bhendri

Bhendri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajim, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobra Nawapara to Bhendri is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Bhendri is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhendri

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

Health Facilities in Bhendri

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

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