Mechanar - Aamabeda, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Mechanar is a village situated in the Aamabeda tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 60 km from Antagarh and around 140 km from Kanker. Karmari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mechanar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mechanar is 448146. The village covers a total geographical area of 279.34 hectares and falls under the 494665 pincode. Antagarh is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Mechanar 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 Mechanar

As per Census 2011, Mechanar village has a total population of 331 people, consisting of 159 males and 172 females. The village has 72 households and a sex ratio of 1,081 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 57 literate and 274 illiterate residents. Additionally, 321 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mechanar

Mechanar 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 Mechanar

Public transport in the Mechanar 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 90.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Antagarh to Mechanar is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Mechanar is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mechanar

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

Health Facilities in Mechanar

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

FAQs about Mechanar