Bendarkatta - Dongargaon, Rajnandgaon

Bendarkatta is a village situated in the Dongargaon tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargaon and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Darri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bendarkatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bendarkatta is 441159. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.97 hectares and falls under the 491661 pincode. Dongargaon is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Bendarkatta

According to the 2011 Census, Bendarkatta village had a total population of 506 people, including 248 males and 258 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.42%, with male literacy at 90.99% and female literacy at 77.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 232.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population506248258
Child Population (0–6 yrs)632637
Scheduled Castes (SC)232114118
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population374202172
Illiterate Population1324686

Nearby Villages of Bendarkatta

Bendarkatta 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KohkaWest1.24 km
DarriEast1.32 km
Kariya TolaNorth-West1.81 km
Pangri KalanSouth2.08 km
DeoriSouth-West2.34 km
KhujjiEast2.38 km
KanharpuriWest2.68 km
Pangri KhurdSouth2.75 km
MohadWest3.00 km
MatiyaNorth3.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bendarkatta

Bendarkatta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bakal, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargaon to Bendarkatta is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Bendarkatta is about 32 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 Bendarkatta

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Bendarkatta

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bendarkatta

Where is Bendarkatta located?

Bendarkatta village is located in Dongargaon Tehsil, Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bendarkatta?

The Gram Panchayat of Bendarkatta is Darri.

What is the pincode of Bendarkatta?

The pincode of Bendarkatta is 491661.

What is the population of Bendarkatta?

Bendarkatta had a total population of 506, including 248 males and 258 females.

How many households are there in Bendarkatta?

Bendarkatta had 126 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bendarkatta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bendarkatta was 84.42%. Male literacy was 90.99% and female literacy was 77.83%.