Bhendra - Gharghoda, Raigarh

Bhendra is a village situated in the Gharghoda tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gharghoda and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Bhendra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhendra is 434703. The village covers a total geographical area of 575.3 hectares and falls under the 496111 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Bhendra

According to the 2011 Census, Bhendra village had a total population of 1,559 people, including 764 males and 795 females, living in 394 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.50%, with male literacy at 83.00% and female literacy at 58.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,060.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhendra

Bhendra 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 Bhendra

Bhendra 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 Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Bhendra is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Bhendra is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhendra

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

Health Facilities in Bhendra

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

FAQs about Bhendra