Gunjnar - Antagarh, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Gunjnar is a village situated in the Antagarh tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Antagarh and around 102 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Mangatasalhebhat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gunjnar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunjnar is 448068. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.93 hectares and falls under the 494665 pincode. Antagarh is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Gunjnar 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 Gunjnar

According to the 2011 Census, Gunjnar village had a total population of 208 people, including 89 males and 119 females, living in 38 households. The sex ratio was 1,337 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.33%, with male literacy at 71.05% and female literacy at 38.20%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 196.

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

Nearby Villages of Gunjnar

Gunjnar 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 Gunjnar

Public transport in the Gunjnar is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Antagarh to Gunjnar is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Gunjnar is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunjnar

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

Health Facilities in Gunjnar

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

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