Bhandardigi - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Bhandardigi is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Bhandardigi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhandardigi is 447686. The village covers a total geographical area of 687.23 hectares and falls under the 494669 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Bhandardigi 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 Bhandardigi

According to the 2011 Census, Bhandardigi village had a total population of 722 people, including 336 males and 386 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 1,149 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.14%, with male literacy at 72.70% and female literacy at 47.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 673.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhandardigi

Bhandardigi 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 Bhandardigi

Bhandardigi 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 104.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Bhandardigi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Bhandardigi is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhandardigi

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

Health Facilities in Bhandardigi

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

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