Hetarkasa Village - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Hetarkasa is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Hetarkasa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hetarkasa is 447617. The village covers a total geographical area of 374.45 hectares and falls under the 494669 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Hetarkasa 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 Hetarkasa

As per Census 2011, Hetarkasa village has a total population of 804 people, consisting of 401 males and 403 females. The village has 176 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 100 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 536 literate and 268 illiterate residents. Additionally, 65 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 249 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hetarkasa

Hetarkasa 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 Hetarkasa

Hetarkasa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 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 89.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Hetarkasa is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Hetarkasa is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hetarkasa

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

Health Facilities in Hetarkasa

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

FAQs about Hetarkasa