Bhend - Konch, Jalaun

Bhend is a village situated in the Konch tehsil of Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Konch and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Jalaun. Bhend village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhend is 151926. The village covers a total geographical area of 467.14 hectares and falls under the 285205 pincode. Konch is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Bhend

As per Census 2011, Bhend village has a total population of 4,281 people, consisting of 2,260 males and 2,021 females. The village has 722 households and a sex ratio of 894 females per 1,000 males. There are 533 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,925 literate and 1,356 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,526 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,2812,2602,021
Child Population (0–6 yrs)533274259
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,526805721
Scheduled Tribes (ST)642
Literate Population2,9251,7811,144
Illiterate Population1,356479877

Nearby Villages of Bhend

Bhend 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)
RawaNorth-West1.86 km
ChampatpuraSouth-East2.13 km
Ratanpura KonchSouth-West2.46 km
LahchooraNorth2.65 km
KhanuvanEast3.18 km
KhoahaNorth-West3.61 km
DhanauraWest3.95 km
BilawanNorth4.14 km
ChhaniSouth-West4.14 km
RanwaNorth-East4.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhend

Bhend is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Konch, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Konch to Bhend is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalaun to Bhend is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhend

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhend

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhend 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)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bhend

Where is Bhend located?

Bhend village is located in Konch Tehsil, Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhend?

Bhend is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhend?

The pincode of Bhend is 285205.

What is the population of Bhend?

Bhend has a total population of 4,281, including 2,260 males and 2,021 females.

How many households are there in Bhend?

There are 722 households in Bhend.

What is the literacy rate in Bhend?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhend is 68.33%. Male literacy is 78.81% and female literacy is 56.61%.