Raghunathpur - Bande, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Raghunathpur is a village situated in the Bande tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 26 km from Pakhanjur and around 149 km from Kanker. Hanumanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raghunathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raghunathpur is 448335. The village covers a total geographical area of 206.52 hectares and falls under the 494777 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Raghunathpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanker Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Raghunathpur

As per Census 2011, Raghunathpur village has a total population of 650 people, consisting of 344 males and 306 females. The village has 131 households and a sex ratio of 889 females per 1,000 males. There are 109 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 511 literate and 139 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population650344306
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1095554
Literate Population511283228
Illiterate Population1396178

Nearby Villages of Raghunathpur

Raghunathpur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Raghunathpur

Raghunathpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Raghunathpur is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Raghunathpur is about 149 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raghunathpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Raghunathpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Raghunathpur

Where is Raghunathpur located?

Raghunathpur village is located in Bande Tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Raghunathpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Raghunathpur is Hanumanpur.

What is the pincode of Raghunathpur?

The pincode of Raghunathpur is 494777.

What is the population of Raghunathpur?

Raghunathpur has a total population of 650, including 344 males and 306 females.

How many households are there in Raghunathpur?

There are 131 households in Raghunathpur.

What is the literacy rate in Raghunathpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raghunathpur is 78.62%. Male literacy is 82.27% and female literacy is 74.51%.