Himoda - Antagarh, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Himoda is a village situated in the Antagarh tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Antagarh and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Himoda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Himoda is 448041. The village covers a total geographical area of 493.62 hectares and falls under the 494665 pincode. Antagarh is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Himoda 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 Himoda

As per Census 2011, Himoda village has a total population of 483 people, consisting of 235 males and 248 females. The village has 114 households and a sex ratio of 1,055 females per 1,000 males. There are 93 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 217 literate and 266 illiterate residents. Additionally, 11 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 440 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Himoda

Himoda 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 Himoda

Himoda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Antagarh to Himoda is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Himoda is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Himoda

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

Health Facilities in Himoda

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

FAQs about Himoda