Pahurnar - Barsur, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Pahurnar is a village situated in the Barsur tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 23 km from Geedam and around 35 km from Dantewada. Pahurnar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pahurnar is 450124. The village covers a total geographical area of 673.95 hectares and falls under the 494441 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Pahurnar

According to the 2011 Census, Pahurnar village had a total population of 767 people, including 392 males and 375 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.70%, with male literacy at 46.35% and female literacy at 26.86%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 521.

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

Nearby Villages of Pahurnar

Pahurnar 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 Pahurnar

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Pahurnar. The nearest railway station is Gidam, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Pahurnar is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Pahurnar is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pahurnar

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

Health Facilities in Pahurnar

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

FAQs about Pahurnar