Kallu Banjari - Chhuriya, Rajnandgaon

Kallu Banjari is a village situated in the Chhuriya tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhuriya and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Kallubanjari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kallu Banjari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kallu Banjari is 440963. The village covers a total geographical area of 359.63 hectares and falls under the 491558 pincode. Chhuria is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Kallu Banjari

As per Census 2011, Kallu Banjari village has a total population of 1,284 people, consisting of 637 males and 647 females. The village has 238 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 186 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 800 literate and 484 illiterate residents. Additionally, 127 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 463 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kallu Banjari are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,284637647
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18610284
Scheduled Castes (SC)1276661
Scheduled Tribes (ST)463222241
Literate Population800447353
Illiterate Population484190294

Nearby Villages of Kallu Banjari

Kallu Banjari 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)
Hat BanjariSouth1.66 km
BhakurraWest2.05 km
MasulEast2.21 km
Dama BanjariSouth-West2.30 km
Bucha TolaNorth2.56 km
LudkabodSouth2.62 km
DureebanjariSouth2.85 km
MeteparSouth-East2.88 km
RamtaraiSouth3.89 km
Chhuriya DongriSouth4.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kallu Banjari

Kallu Banjari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paniajob, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhuria to Kallu Banjari is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Kallu Banjari is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kallu Banjari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kallu Banjari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kallu Banjari

Where is Kallu Banjari located?

Kallu Banjari village is located in Chhuriya Tehsil, Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kallu Banjari?

The Gram Panchayat of Kallu Banjari is Kallubanjari.

What is the pincode of Kallu Banjari?

The pincode of Kallu Banjari is 491558.

What is the population of Kallu Banjari?

Kallu Banjari has a total population of 1,284, including 637 males and 647 females.

How many households are there in Kallu Banjari?

There are 238 households in Kallu Banjari.

What is the literacy rate in Kallu Banjari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kallu Banjari is 62.31%. Male literacy is 70.17% and female literacy is 54.56%.