Nayanar - Katekalyan, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Nayanar is a village situated in the Katekalyan tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katekalyan and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Dantewada. Nayanar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nayanar is 450192. The village covers a total geographical area of 825.07 hectares and falls under the 494552 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

Nayanar 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 Nayanar

According to the 2011 Census, Nayanar village had a total population of 465 people, including 229 males and 236 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 4.72%, with male literacy at 8.47% and female literacy at 1.04%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 465.

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

Nearby Villages of Nayanar

Nayanar 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 Nayanar

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Nayanar. The nearest railway station is Kaklur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Nayanar is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Nayanar is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nayanar

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

Health Facilities in Nayanar

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

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