Pendra Tehsil - Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi District, Chhattisgarh
Pendra is an administrative tehsil in the Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district of Chhattisgarh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Pendra is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Khodri, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 67.5 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 510 km², including 491.09 km² rural area and 18.67 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1000 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Pendra Tehsil
Pendra Tehsil has a total of 24 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adbhar | Rural | Adbhar |
| 2 | Amadand | Rural | Amadand |
| 3 | Amarpur | Rural | Amarpura |
| 4 | Bacharwar | Rural | Bacharwar |
| 5 | Bandhi | Rural | Bandhi |
| 6 | Basantpur | Rural | Basantpur |
| 7 | Girari | Rural | Girari |
| 8 | Harradih | Rural | Jatadevri |
| 9 | Jamdi Khurd | Rural | Jamdikhurd |
| 10 | Jatadeori | Rural | Jatadevri |
| 11 | Jhabar | Rural | Jhabar |
| 12 | Kudkai | Rural | Kudkai |
| 13 | Kudri | Rural | Kudri |
| 14 | Lata | Rural | Lata |
| 15 | Latkoni Kalan | Rural | Latkoni |
| 16 | Nawagaon | Rural | Nawagaon |
| 17 | Pandrikhar | Rural | Piplamar |
| 18 | Pankota | Rural | Pankota |
| 19 | Patgawan | Rural | Patgawa |
| 20 | Pendra | Urban | Not applicable |
| 21 | Piplamar | Rural | Piplamar |
| 22 | Sarkhor | Rural | Basantpur |
| 23 | Sewra | Rural | Sewra |
| 24 | Sonbacharwar | Rural | Son Bacharwar |
Population of Pendra Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Pendra Tehsil has a total population of 85,481 people, consisting of 42,727 males and 42,754 females. There are 22,618 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 168 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 85,481 | 71,361 | 14,120 |
| Male Population | 42,727 | 35,570 | 7,157 |
| Female Population | 42,754 | 35,791 | 6,963 |
| Total Households | 22,618 | 19,463 | 3,155 |
| Population Density | 168 / km² | 145 / km² | 756 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 50,043 literate people and 11,593 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 4,844 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 45,821 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,593 | 9,966 | 1,627 |
| Literate Population | 50,043 | 39,492 | 10,551 |
| Illiterate Population | 35,438 | 31,869 | 3,569 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 4,844 | 3,541 | 1,303 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 45,821 | 43,533 | 2,288 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.