Bhanbeda - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Bhanbeda is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Bhanbeda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhanbeda is 447589. The village covers a total geographical area of 782.59 hectares and falls under the 494670 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bhanbeda

As per Census 2011, Bhanbeda village has a total population of 1,757 people, consisting of 842 males and 915 females. The village has 382 households and a sex ratio of 1,086 females per 1,000 males. There are 206 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,201 literate and 556 illiterate residents. Additionally, 72 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,126 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,757842915
Child Population (0–6 yrs)206101105
Scheduled Castes (SC)723636
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,126537589
Literate Population1,201634567
Illiterate Population556208348

Nearby Villages of Bhanbeda

Bhanbeda 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)
BudeliSouth-East2.38 km
JalinkasaNorth-West2.61 km
BhondiyaEast3.21 km
RanidongriSouth-West4.39 km
MungwalSouth-East4.76 km
ChichgaonWest4.99 km
DabkattaNorth-West5.30 km
KudalSouth5.61 km
JamparaEast5.70 km
KurriEast5.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhanbeda

Bhanbeda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.8 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 Bhanupratappur to Bhanbeda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Bhanbeda is about 40 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 Bhanbeda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhanbeda

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

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

FAQs about Bhanbeda

Where is Bhanbeda located?

Bhanbeda village is located in Bhanupratappur Tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhanbeda?

Bhanbeda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhanbeda?

The pincode of Bhanbeda is 494670.

What is the population of Bhanbeda?

Bhanbeda has a total population of 1,757, including 842 males and 915 females.

How many households are there in Bhanbeda?

There are 382 households in Bhanbeda.

What is the literacy rate in Bhanbeda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhanbeda is 68.36%. Male literacy is 75.30% and female literacy is 61.97%.