Gengi - Pondi(Bachra), Korea

Gengi is a village situated in the Pondi(Bachra) tehsil of Korea district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 40 km from Khadganva and around 55 km from Baikunthpur. Geji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gengi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gengi is 431825. The village covers a total geographical area of 872.93 hectares and falls under the 497449 pincode. Chirmiri is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Gengi

According to the 2011 Census, Gengi village had a total population of 1,603 people, including 790 males and 813 females, living in 354 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.53%, with male literacy at 77.58% and female literacy at 51.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 185, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,056.

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

Nearby Villages of Gengi

Gengi 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 Gengi

Gengi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chirmiri, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chirmiri to Gengi is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baikunthpur to Gengi is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gengi

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

Health Facilities in Gengi

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

FAQs about Gengi