Diwanbhedi - Dongargaon, Rajnandgaon

Diwanbhedi is a village situated in the Dongargaon tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargaon and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Diwanbhedi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Diwanbhedi is 441171. The village covers a total geographical area of 435.04 hectares and falls under the 491661 pincode. Dongargaon is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Diwanbhedi 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 Diwanbhedi

As per Census 2011, Diwanbhedi village has a total population of 1,774 people, consisting of 895 males and 879 females. The village has 389 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 235 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,197 literate and 577 illiterate residents. Additionally, 49 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 83 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Diwanbhedi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,774895879
Child Population (0–6 yrs)235113122
Scheduled Castes (SC)492425
Scheduled Tribes (ST)834142
Literate Population1,197679518
Illiterate Population577216361

Nearby Villages of Diwanbhedi

Diwanbhedi 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)
Bije BhathaSouth1.63 km
JhikaSouth-East2.05 km
JarwahiNorth-West2.14 km
DewanjhitiyaNorth2.23 km
GodriNorth-East2.23 km
MargaonWest3.07 km
AmlidihSouth3.12 km
GirgaonSouth-West3.18 km
PendarwaniNorth3.28 km
SalikjhiriyaEast3.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Diwanbhedi

Diwanbhedi 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 64.8 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 Diwanbhedi is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Diwanbhedi is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Diwanbhedi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Diwanbhedi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Diwanbhedi

Where is Diwanbhedi located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Diwanbhedi?

Diwanbhedi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Diwanbhedi?

The pincode of Diwanbhedi is 491661.

What is the population of Diwanbhedi?

Diwanbhedi has a total population of 1,774, including 895 males and 879 females.

How many households are there in Diwanbhedi?

There are 389 households in Diwanbhedi.

What is the literacy rate in Diwanbhedi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Diwanbhedi is 67.47%. Male literacy is 75.87% and female literacy is 58.93%.