Gaurishankar Nagar - Bande, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Gaurishankar Nagar is a village situated in the Bande tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from Pakhanjur and around 142 km from Kanker. Maroda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaurishankar Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaurishankar Nagar is 448338. The village covers a total geographical area of 210.1 hectares and falls under the 494777 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Gaurishankar Nagar 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 Gaurishankar Nagar

According to the 2011 Census, Gaurishankar Nagar village had a total population of 695 people, including 355 males and 340 females, living in 141 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.71%, with male literacy at 75.17% and female literacy at 55.97%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaurishankar Nagar

Gaurishankar Nagar 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 Gaurishankar Nagar

Gaurishankar Nagar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 139.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Gaurishankar Nagar is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Gaurishankar Nagar is about 142 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaurishankar Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Gaurishankar Nagar

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

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