Kuhche - Antagarh, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Kuhche is a village situated in the Antagarh tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Antagarh and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Kodagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuhche village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuhche is 448043. The village covers a total geographical area of 289.67 hectares and falls under the 494665 pincode. Antagarh is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Kuhche 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 Kuhche

According to the 2011 Census, Kuhche village had a total population of 278 people, including 143 males and 135 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.90%, with male literacy at 83.20% and female literacy at 57.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 220.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuhche

Kuhche 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 Kuhche

Public transport in the Kuhche 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 108.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Antagarh to Kuhche is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Kuhche is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuhche

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

Health Facilities in Kuhche

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

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