Bodo Kahar - Kunkuri, Jashpur

Bodo Kahar is a village situated in the Kunkuri tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kunkuri and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Bodhokachar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bodo Kahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bodo Kahar is 434062. The village covers a total geographical area of 509.07 hectares and falls under the 496225 pincode. Kunkuri is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Bodo Kahar

According to the 2011 Census, Bodo Kahar village had a total population of 698 people, including 358 males and 340 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.12%, with male literacy at 78.34% and female literacy at 53.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 325.

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

Nearby Villages of Bodo Kahar

Bodo Kahar 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 Bodo Kahar

Public transport in the Bodo Kahar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Garpos, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunkuri to Bodo Kahar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Bodo Kahar is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bodo Kahar

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

Health Facilities in Bodo Kahar

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

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