Bhandarkachar Village Overview
Bhandarkachar is a village in Kegaon tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It lies about 18 km from Kegaon tehsil headquarters and around 80 km from Bhawanipatna district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Khaliapali is the Gram Panchayat for Bhandarkachar village.
The sections below provide essential information about Bhandarkachar village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhandarkachar is 423652. The village covers a geographical area of 117 hectares and has a pincode of 766036. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 64 km away.
Location Map of Bhandarkachar
Population & Demographics of Bhandarkachar
This section provides population and demographic details of Bhandarkachar village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 108 | 51 | 57 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 65 | 29 | 36 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 41 | 21 | 20 |
| Literate Population | 60 | 31 | 29 |
| Illiterate Population | 48 | 20 | 28 |
Key population details of Bhandarkachar village are given below:
- Bhandarkachar village is a very small village with a total population of around 108, including approximately 51 males and 57 females, with a sex ratio of 1117 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 65 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 41 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Bhandarkachar village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 55.56%.
- There are around 29 households in Bhandarkachar village.
Transport & Connectivity of Bhandarkachar
Transport facilities help residents of Bhandarkachar village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Bhandarkachar
The following villages are located close to Bhandarkachar and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bhandarkachar
- Where is Bhandarkachar located?
- Bhandarkachar village is located in Kegaon Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Bhandarkachar?
- The Gram Panchayat of Bhandarkachar is Khaliapali (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Bhandarkachar?
- The pincode of Bhandarkachar is 766036.
- What is the population of Bhandarkachar?
- Bhandarkachar has a total population of 108, including 51 males and 57 females.
- How many households are there in Bhandarkachar?
- There are 29 households in Bhandarkachar.
- What is the literacy rate in Bhandarkachar?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhandarkachar is 55.56%. Male literacy is 60.78% and female literacy is 50.88%.