Bhanta - Adbhar, Sakti

Bhanta is a village situated in the Adbhar tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from Malkharoda and around 60 km from Janjgir. Bhanta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhanta is 437272. The village covers a total geographical area of 381.94 hectares and falls under the 495695 pincode. Adbhar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bhanta

According to the 2011 Census, Bhanta village had a total population of 1,404 people, including 714 males and 690 females, living in 342 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.85%, with male literacy at 89.22% and female literacy at 68.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 251, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 396.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhanta

Bhanta 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 Bhanta

Bhanta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Adbhar to Bhanta is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Bhanta is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhanta

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

Health Facilities in Bhanta

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

FAQs about Bhanta