Pendarwani - Gandai, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Pendarwani is a village situated in the Gandai tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 28 km from Chhuikhadan and around 80 km from Rajnandgaon. Pendarwani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pendarwani is 440141. The village covers a total geographical area of 478.63 hectares and falls under the 491888 pincode. Gandai is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Pendarwani

According to the 2011 Census, Pendarwani village had a total population of 1,748 people, including 862 males and 886 females, living in 300 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.48%, with male literacy at 78.34% and female literacy at 54.88%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 67.

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

Nearby Villages of Pendarwani

Pendarwani 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 Pendarwani

Pendarwani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gandai to Pendarwani is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Pendarwani is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pendarwani

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

Health Facilities in Pendarwani

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

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