Shakti Nagar - Bande, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Shakti Nagar is a village situated in the Bande tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 42 km from Pakhanjur and around 168 km from Kanker. Irpanar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shakti Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shakti Nagar is 448370. The village covers a total geographical area of 194.88 hectares and falls under the 494777 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Shakti 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 Shakti Nagar

According to the 2011 Census, Shakti Nagar village had a total population of 568 people, including 294 males and 274 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.52%, with male literacy at 79.42% and female literacy at 63.20%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Shakti Nagar

Shakti 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 Shakti Nagar

Shakti Nagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mul Marora, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 145.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Shakti Nagar is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Shakti Nagar is about 168 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shakti Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Shakti 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 Shakti Nagar village are given below:

FAQs about Shakti Nagar