Lamkanhar - Antagarh, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Lamkanhar 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 80 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Laamkanhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lamkanhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lamkanhar is 448031. The village covers a total geographical area of 411.48 hectares and falls under the 494665 pincode. Antagarh is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Lamkanhar 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 Lamkanhar

According to the 2011 Census, Lamkanhar village had a total population of 778 people, including 509 males and 269 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 528 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.83%, with male literacy at 92.81% and female literacy at 55.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 708.

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

Nearby Villages of Lamkanhar

Lamkanhar 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 Lamkanhar

Lamkanhar 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 104.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Antagarh to Lamkanhar is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Lamkanhar 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 Lamkanhar

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

Health Facilities in Lamkanhar

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

FAQs about Lamkanhar