Kuper - Dantewada, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Kuper is a village situated in the Dantewada tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from Dantewada, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Kuper village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuper is 450082. The village covers a total geographical area of 551.23 hectares and falls under the 494449 pincode. Dantewada is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kuper 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 Kuper

As per Census 2011, Kuper village has a total population of 985 people, consisting of 465 males and 520 females. The village has 240 households and a sex ratio of 1,118 females per 1,000 males. There are 149 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 306 literate and 679 illiterate residents. Additionally, 631 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuper

Kuper 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 Kuper

Kuper is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kamalur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dantewada to Kuper is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Kuper is about 7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuper

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

Health Facilities in Kuper

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

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