Hansdand - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Hansdand is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Kunwarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hansdand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hansdand is 433086. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.25 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Hansdand

According to the 2011 Census, Hansdand village had a total population of 362 people, including 174 males and 188 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.08%, with male literacy at 74.51% and female literacy at 56.17%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 261.

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

Nearby Villages of Hansdand

Hansdand 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 Hansdand

Hansdand is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanpur to Hansdand is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Hansdand is about 29 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 Hansdand

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

Health Facilities in Hansdand

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

FAQs about Hansdand