Achankpur - Balodabazar, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Achankpur is a village situated in the Balodabazar tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from Baloda Bazar and around 90 km from Raipur. Charauti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Achankpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Achankpur is 443724. The village covers a total geographical area of 185.02 hectares and falls under the 493332 pincode. Baloda Bazar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Achankpur

According to the 2011 Census, Achankpur village had a total population of 895 people, including 465 males and 430 females, living in 166 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.11%, with male literacy at 80.86% and female literacy at 46.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 363.

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

Nearby Villages of Achankpur

Achankpur 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 Achankpur

Achankpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nipania, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baloda Bazar to Achankpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Achankpur is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Achankpur

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

Health Facilities in Achankpur

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

FAQs about Achankpur