Bairagi Bhendi - Chhuriya, Rajnandgaon

Bairagi Bhendi is a village situated in the Chhuriya tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhuriya and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Bairagibhedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bairagi Bhendi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bairagi Bhendi is 440904. The village covers a total geographical area of 542.27 hectares and falls under the 491558 pincode. Chhuria is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Bairagi Bhendi

According to the 2011 Census, Bairagi Bhendi village had a total population of 931 people, including 434 males and 497 females, living in 206 households. The sex ratio was 1,145 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.47%, with male literacy at 81.82% and female literacy at 64.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 361.

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

Nearby Villages of Bairagi Bhendi

Bairagi Bhendi 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 Bairagi Bhendi

Bairagi Bhendi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Paniajob, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhuria to Bairagi Bhendi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Bairagi Bhendi is about 57 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 Bairagi Bhendi

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

Health Facilities in Bairagi Bhendi

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

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