Padhargaon - Antagarh, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Padhargaon is a village situated in the Antagarh tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Antagarh and around 109 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Bodagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padhargaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padhargaon is 448164. The village covers a total geographical area of 208 hectares and falls under the 494665 pincode. Antagarh is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Padhargaon 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 Padhargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Padhargaon village had a total population of 123 people, including 58 males and 65 females, living in 26 households. The sex ratio was 1,121 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.73%, with male literacy at 94.44% and female literacy at 71.43%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 123.

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

Nearby Villages of Padhargaon

Padhargaon 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 Padhargaon

Padhargaon 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 98.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Antagarh to Padhargaon is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Padhargaon is about 109 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padhargaon

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

Health Facilities in Padhargaon

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

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