Narayanpur - Kunkuri, Jashpur

Narayanpur is a village situated in the Kunkuri tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kunkuri and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Narayanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narayanpur is 434029. The village covers a total geographical area of 333.88 hectares and falls under the 496225 pincode. Kunkuri is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Narayanpur 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 Narayanpur

As per Census 2011, Narayanpur village has a total population of 1,221 people, consisting of 581 males and 640 females. The village has 261 households and a sex ratio of 1,101 females per 1,000 males. There are 132 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 847 literate and 374 illiterate residents. Additionally, 122 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 426 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Narayanpur

Narayanpur 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 Narayanpur

Public transport in the Narayanpur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunkuri to Narayanpur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Narayanpur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Narayanpur

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

Health Facilities in Narayanpur

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

FAQs about Narayanpur