Bhandarkhoh - Pali, Korba

Bhandarkhoh is a village situated in the Pali tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pali and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Bhandarkhol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhandarkhoh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhandarkhoh is 436166. The village covers a total geographical area of 976.94 hectares and falls under the 495449 pincode. Pali is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Bhandarkhoh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pali-tanakhar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Korba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhandarkhoh

As per Census 2011, Bhandarkhoh village has a total population of 912 people, consisting of 458 males and 454 females. The village has 214 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 136 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 499 literate and 413 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 817 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhandarkhoh are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population912458454
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1366967
Scheduled Castes (SC)291316
Scheduled Tribes (ST)817409408
Literate Population499297202
Illiterate Population413161252

Nearby Villages of Bhandarkhoh

Bhandarkhoh 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)
KharabaharNorth-West1.60 km
AlagidandSouth-East1.99 km
JarmauhaSouth-West2.47 km
AurabhathaNorth-West2.97 km
PotapaniEast3.85 km
BagdharidandSouth3.90 km
NawaparaSouth-West4.24 km
SailaSouth4.44 km
LafaNorth-West5.22 km
Pulali KalaSouth-West5.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhandarkhoh

Bhandarkhoh 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 Belgahna, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pali to Bhandarkhoh is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Bhandarkhoh is about 70 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 Bhandarkhoh

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Bhandarkhoh

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bhandarkhoh

Where is Bhandarkhoh located?

Bhandarkhoh village is located in Pali Tehsil, Korba district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhandarkhoh?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhandarkhoh is Bhandarkhol.

What is the pincode of Bhandarkhoh?

The pincode of Bhandarkhoh is 495449.

What is the population of Bhandarkhoh?

Bhandarkhoh has a total population of 912, including 458 males and 454 females.

How many households are there in Bhandarkhoh?

There are 214 households in Bhandarkhoh.

What is the literacy rate in Bhandarkhoh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhandarkhoh is 54.71%. Male literacy is 64.85% and female literacy is 44.49%.