Bhandarpur - Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon

Bhandarpur is a village situated in the Dongargarh tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargarh and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Bhandarpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhandarpur is 440680. The village covers a total geographical area of 424.58 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Bhandarpur 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 Bhandarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhandarpur village had a total population of 1,591 people, including 755 males and 836 females, living in 321 households. The sex ratio was 1,107 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.86%, with male literacy at 85.26% and female literacy at 65.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 228, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 264.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhandarpur

Bhandarpur 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 Bhandarpur

Bhandarpur 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 Dongargarh, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Bhandarpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Bhandarpur is about 39 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 Bhandarpur

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

Health Facilities in Bhandarpur

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

FAQs about Bhandarpur