Bade Bhandar - Pusour, Raigarh

Bade Bhandar is a village situated in the Pusour tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pusaur and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Badebhandar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bade Bhandar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bade Bhandar is 435112. The village covers a total geographical area of 348.9 hectares and falls under the 496100 pincode. Raigarh is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Bade Bhandar

According to the 2011 Census, Bade Bhandar village had a total population of 1,198 people, including 603 males and 595 females, living in 316 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.85%, with male literacy at 87.96% and female literacy at 65.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 116, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 329.

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

Nearby Villages of Bade Bhandar

Bade Bhandar 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 Bade Bhandar

Bade Bhandar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raigarh to Bade Bhandar is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bade Bhandar

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

Health Facilities in Bade Bhandar

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

FAQs about Bade Bhandar