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

According to the 2011 Census, Bhandarkhoh village had a total population of 912 people, including 458 males and 454 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.30%, with male literacy at 76.35% and female literacy at 52.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 817.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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