Bamhandehi - Fingeshwar, Gariyaband

Bamhandehi is a village situated in the Fingeshwar tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from Rajim and around 75 km from Raipur. Gundardehi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamhandehi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamhandehi is 444799. The village covers a total geographical area of 1420.7 hectares and falls under the 493992 pincode. Rajim is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Bamhandehi

According to the 2011 Census, Bamhandehi village had a total population of 499 people, including 256 males and 243 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.76%, with male literacy at 72.09% and female literacy at 49.04%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 432.

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

Nearby Villages of Bamhandehi

Bamhandehi 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 Bamhandehi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bamhandehi. The nearest railway station is Arand, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajim to Bamhandehi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Bamhandehi is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bamhandehi

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

Health Facilities in Bamhandehi

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

FAQs about Bamhandehi