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

As per Census 2011, Onkarband village has a total population of 449 people, consisting of 225 males and 224 females. The village has 113 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 256 literate and 193 illiterate residents. Additionally, 120 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 50 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Onkarband are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population449225224
Child Population (0–6 yrs)734528
Scheduled Castes (SC)1205664
Scheduled Tribes (ST)502822
Literate Population256144112
Illiterate Population19381112

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChurkiNorth-West2.08 km
Kashibahara(marar Kashibahara)South2.11 km
TelibandhaSouth-West2.34 km
KhallariEast2.55 km
PadkipaliSouth-West3.19 km
PaliNorth-East3.87 km
BhimkhojSouth-East4.24 km
AnwaradabriEast4.47 km
HadabandWest4.49 km
SoramNorth4.53 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Onkarband

Where is Onkarband located?

Onkarband village is located in Bagbahra Tehsil, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Onkarband?

The Gram Panchayat of Onkarband is Onkarbandh.

What is the pincode of Onkarband?

The pincode of Onkarband is 493449.

What is the population of Onkarband?

Onkarband has a total population of 449, including 225 males and 224 females.

How many households are there in Onkarband?

There are 113 households in Onkarband.

What is the literacy rate in Onkarband?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Onkarband is 57.02%. Male literacy is 64.00% and female literacy is 50.00%.