Bundela - Pamgarh, Janjgir-Champa

Bundela is a village situated in the Pamgarh tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Pamgarh and around 18 km from Janjgir. Bundela village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bundela is 437074. The village covers a total geographical area of 778.56 hectares and falls under the 495556 pincode. Rahaud is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Bundela

According to the 2011 Census, Bundela village had a total population of 2,530 people, including 1,285 males and 1,245 females, living in 500 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.05%, with male literacy at 84.79% and female literacy at 58.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 703, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 428.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,5301,2851,245
Child Population (0–6 yrs)333167166
Scheduled Castes (SC)703356347
Scheduled Tribes (ST)428214214
Literate Population1,583948635
Illiterate Population947337610

Nearby Villages of Bundela

Bundela 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhawtaraNorth-East2.18 km
BilariSouth2.22 km
PandariNorth-West2.93 km
MehandiWest3.24 km
KachandaEast3.53 km
KhisoraNorth-East3.67 km
KosalaNorth3.83 km
KohakaSouth-East4.38 km
PangaonNorth-East4.39 km
BargaonNorth-West4.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bundela

Bundela is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Naila, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rahaud to Bundela is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Bundela is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bundela

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bundela

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bundela

Where is Bundela located?

Bundela village is located in Pamgarh Tehsil, Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bundela?

Bundela is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bundela?

The pincode of Bundela is 495556.

What is the population of Bundela?

Bundela had a total population of 2,530, including 1,285 males and 1,245 females.

How many households are there in Bundela?

Bundela had 500 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bundela?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bundela was 72.05%. Male literacy was 84.79% and female literacy was 58.85%.