Prakashpur - Khairagarh, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Prakashpur is a village situated in the Khairagarh tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from Khairagarh and around 37 km from Rajnandgaon. Prakashpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Prakashpur is 440413. The village covers a total geographical area of 573.78 hectares and falls under the 491881 pincode. Khairagarh is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Prakashpur

According to the 2011 Census, Prakashpur village had a total population of 1,496 people, including 767 males and 729 females, living in 269 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.12%, with male literacy at 79.75% and female literacy at 56.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 296, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 247.

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

Nearby Villages of Prakashpur

Prakashpur 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 Prakashpur

Prakashpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jatkanhar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khairagarh to Prakashpur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Prakashpur is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Prakashpur

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

Health Facilities in Prakashpur

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

FAQs about Prakashpur