Tahkantola - Aamabeda, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Tahkantola is a village situated in the Aamabeda tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 45 km from Antagarh and around 40 km from Kanker. Bodagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tahkantola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tahkantola is 448094. The village covers a total geographical area of 205.67 hectares and falls under the 494635 pincode. Kanker is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Tahkantola 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 Tahkantola

As per Census 2011, Tahkantola village has a total population of 174 people, consisting of 91 males and 83 females. The village has 32 households and a sex ratio of 912 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 48 literate and 126 illiterate residents. Additionally, 173 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tahkantola

Tahkantola 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 Tahkantola

Tahkantola 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 Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanker to Tahkantola is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tahkantola

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

Health Facilities in Tahkantola

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

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