Pendra - Magarlod, Dhamtari

Pendra is a village situated in the Magarlod tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Magarlod and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Dhamtari. Birjhuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pendra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pendra is 446920. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.95 hectares and falls under the 493662 pincode. Kurud is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Pendra 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 Pendra

According to the 2011 Census, Pendra village had a total population of 159 people, including 73 males and 86 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 1,178 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.24%, with male literacy at 69.84% and female literacy at 57.53%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 113.

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

Nearby Villages of Pendra

Pendra 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 Pendra

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Pendra. The nearest railway station is Ibhe, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurud to Pendra is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Pendra is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pendra

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

Health Facilities in Pendra

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

FAQs about Pendra