Onkarband - Bagbahra, Mahasamund

Onkarband is a village situated in the Bagbahra tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagbahara and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Onkarbandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Onkarband village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Onkarband is 446745. The village covers a total geographical area of 431.59 hectares and falls under the 493449 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Onkarband

According to the 2011 Census, Onkarband village had a total population of 449 people, including 225 males and 224 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.09%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 57.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 120, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Onkarband

Onkarband 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 Onkarband

Onkarband is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhimkhoj, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.2 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Onkarband

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

Health Facilities in Onkarband

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

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