Bayanar - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Bayanar is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Dongarkatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bayanar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bayanar is 447596. The village covers a total geographical area of 543.1 hectares and falls under the 494670 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Bayanar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhanupratappur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanker Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bayanar

As per Census 2011, Bayanar village has a total population of 665 people, consisting of 333 males and 332 females. The village has 149 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 78 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 503 literate and 162 illiterate residents. Additionally, 42 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 595 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population665333332
Child Population (0–6 yrs)783939
Scheduled Castes (SC)421923
Scheduled Tribes (ST)595298297
Literate Population503264239
Illiterate Population1626993

Nearby Villages of Bayanar

Bayanar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KanechurSouth-East1.68 km
HawarkondalNorth3.05 km
DumarkotEast3.80 km
BhaisakanharNorth-East3.86 km
BaijanpuriSouth-East4.25 km
BhondiyaSouth4.41 km
JamparaSouth-East4.50 km
TumdisurWest5.14 km
NarsinghpurNorth-East5.21 km
BhanbedaSouth-West5.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bayanar

Bayanar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Bayanar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Bayanar is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bayanar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bayanar

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

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

FAQs about Bayanar

Where is Bayanar located?

Bayanar village is located in Bhanupratappur Tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bayanar?

The Gram Panchayat of Bayanar is Dongarkatta.

What is the pincode of Bayanar?

The pincode of Bayanar is 494670.

What is the population of Bayanar?

Bayanar has a total population of 665, including 333 males and 332 females.

How many households are there in Bayanar?

There are 149 households in Bayanar.

What is the literacy rate in Bayanar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bayanar is 75.64%. Male literacy is 79.28% and female literacy is 71.99%.