Iragaon - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Iragaon is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Iragaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Iragaon is 447583. The village covers a total geographical area of 1024.32 hectares and falls under the 494635 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Iragaon 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 Iragaon

According to the 2011 Census, Iragaon village had a total population of 873 people, including 415 males and 458 females, living in 156 households. The sex ratio was 1,104 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.37%, with male literacy at 74.52% and female literacy at 49.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 822.

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

Nearby Villages of Iragaon

Iragaon 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 Iragaon

Iragaon 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 86.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Iragaon is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Iragaon is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Iragaon

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

Health Facilities in Iragaon

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

FAQs about Iragaon