Pendra - Fingeshwar, Gariyaband

Pendra is a village situated in the Fingeshwar tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from Rajim and around 68 km from Raipur. Pendra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pendra is 444812. The village covers a total geographical area of 366.79 hectares and falls under the 493992 pincode. Fingeshwar is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Rajim 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 1,307 people, including 654 males and 653 females, living in 290 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.92%, with male literacy at 80.18% and female literacy at 61.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 213, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 234.

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

Pendra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mahasamund, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Fingeshwar to Pendra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Pendra is about 68 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 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