Alkanhar - Mohla, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki

Alkanhar is a village situated in the Mohla tehsil of Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Mohla and around 90 km from Rajnandgaon. Alkanhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alkanhar is 441365. The village covers a total geographical area of 318.92 hectares and falls under the 491666 pincode. Ambagarh Chowki is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Alkanhar

According to the 2011 Census, Alkanhar village had a total population of 834 people, including 429 males and 405 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.76%, with male literacy at 85.27% and female literacy at 61.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 775.

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

Nearby Villages of Alkanhar

Alkanhar 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 Alkanhar

Alkanhar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambagarh Chowki to Alkanhar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Alkanhar is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alkanhar

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

Health Facilities in Alkanhar

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

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