Chogel - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Chogel is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Chougel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chogel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chogel is 447563. The village covers a total geographical area of 574.91 hectares and falls under the 494669 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Chogel 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 Chogel

According to the 2011 Census, Chogel village had a total population of 1,513 people, including 750 males and 763 females, living in 333 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.25%, with male literacy at 77.04% and female literacy at 63.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 366, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 676.

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

Nearby Villages of Chogel

Chogel 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 Chogel

Chogel is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 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 93.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Chogel is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Chogel is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chogel

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

Health Facilities in Chogel

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

FAQs about Chogel