Tanakhar - Poundi-Uproda, Korba

Tanakhar is a village situated in the Poundi-Uproda tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Poundi-uproda and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Tanakhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tanakhar is 436065. The village covers a total geographical area of 1247.13 hectares and falls under the 495445 pincode. Katghora is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Tanakhar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pali-tanakhar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Korba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tanakhar

According to the 2011 Census, Tanakhar village had a total population of 1,862 people, including 971 males and 891 females, living in 400 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.63%, with male literacy at 75.36% and female literacy at 52.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 70, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,284.

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

Nearby Villages of Tanakhar

Tanakhar 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 Tanakhar

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Tanakhar. The nearest railway station is Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katghora to Tanakhar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Tanakhar is about 35 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 Tanakhar

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

Health Facilities in Tanakhar

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

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