Nahkanar - Mardapal, Kondagaon

Nahkanar is a village situated in the Mardapal tehsil of Kondagaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 40 km from Kondagaon and around 110 km from Jagdalpur. Nahkanaar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nahkanar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nahkanar is 448719. The village covers a total geographical area of 880.63 hectares and falls under the 494226 pincode. Kondagaon is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Nahkanar

According to the 2011 Census, Nahkanar village had a total population of 586 people, including 303 males and 283 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 19.14%, with male literacy at 23.08% and female literacy at 15.06%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 528.

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

Nearby Villages of Nahkanar

Nahkanar 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 Nahkanar

Nahkanar 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 Silak Jhori, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kondagaon to Nahkanar is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagdalpur to Nahkanar is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nahkanar

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

Health Facilities in Nahkanar

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

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