Bedekona - Sanna, Jashpur

Bedekona is a village situated in the Sanna tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 55 km from Bagicha and around 69 km from Jashpur Nagar. Berekona serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bedekona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bedekona is 433599. The village covers a total geographical area of 1477.22 hectares and falls under the 496336 pincode. Bagicha is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Bedekona

According to the 2011 Census, Bedekona village had a total population of 788 people, including 377 males and 411 females, living in 233 households. The sex ratio was 1,090 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.54%, with male literacy at 60.53% and female literacy at 35.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 674.

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

Nearby Villages of Bedekona

Bedekona 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 Bedekona

Bedekona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagicha to Bedekona is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Bedekona is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bedekona

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

Health Facilities in Bedekona

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

FAQs about Bedekona