Alanar - Aamabeda, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Alanar is a village situated in the Aamabeda tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 47 km from Antagarh and around 122 km from Kanker. Aalanar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alanar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alanar is 448136. The village covers a total geographical area of 572.42 hectares and falls under the 494665 pincode. Antagarh is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Alanar

According to the 2011 Census, Alanar village had a total population of 515 people, including 237 males and 278 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 1,173 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 31.82%, with male literacy at 41.40% and female literacy at 23.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 420.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population515237278
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1195168
Scheduled Castes (SC)101
Scheduled Tribes (ST)420198222
Literate Population1267749
Illiterate Population389160229

Nearby Villages of Alanar

Alanar 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)
ParaliNorth1.61 km
HalainarSouth-West1.64 km
PaladmetaSouth2.94 km
KalepalNorth3.31 km
BertanarSouth-East3.49 km
Matla(b)South-West3.57 km
KanagaonNorth-East3.78 km
BudhakhursaiSouth4.61 km
KoranhurNorth-West5.11 km
BuikijuganarNorth5.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Alanar

Alanar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Antagarh to Alanar is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Alanar is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alanar

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

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

Health Facilities in Alanar

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

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

FAQs about Alanar

Where is Alanar located?

Alanar village is located in Aamabeda Tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Alanar?

The Gram Panchayat of Alanar is Aalanar.

What is the pincode of Alanar?

The pincode of Alanar is 494665.

What is the population of Alanar?

Alanar had a total population of 515, including 237 males and 278 females.

How many households are there in Alanar?

Alanar had 95 households.

What is the literacy rate in Alanar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Alanar was 31.82%. Male literacy was 41.40% and female literacy was 23.33%.