Ankarikona - Sanna, Jashpur

Ankarikona is a village situated in the Sanna tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 35 km from Bagicha and around 58 km from Jashpur Nagar. Loro serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ankarikona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ankarikona is 433609. The village covers a total geographical area of 474.23 hectares and falls under the 496336 pincode. Bagicha is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Ankarikona

According to the 2011 Census, Ankarikona village had a total population of 487 people, including 257 males and 230 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.07%, with male literacy at 71.76% and female literacy at 49.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 467.

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

Nearby Villages of Ankarikona

Ankarikona 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 Ankarikona

Ankarikona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 108.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagicha to Ankarikona is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Ankarikona is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ankarikona

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

Health Facilities in Ankarikona

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

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