Brahmanchhendia - Dharamgarh, Kalahandi

Brahmanchhendia is a village situated in the Dharamgarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharamgarh and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Bramhanchhendia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Brahmanchhendia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Brahmanchhendia is 423938. The village covers a total geographical area of 445 hectares and falls under the 766015 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Brahmanchhendia

According to the 2011 Census, Brahmanchhendia village had a total population of 1,253 people, including 617 males and 636 females, living in 343 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.85%, with male literacy at 65.63% and female literacy at 44.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 465.

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

Nearby Villages of Brahmanchhendia

Brahmanchhendia 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 Brahmanchhendia

Brahmanchhendia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Brahmanchhendia is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Brahmanchhendia is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Brahmanchhendia

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

Health Facilities in Brahmanchhendia

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

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