Khadaka - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Khadaka is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Parvi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khadaka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khadaka is 447555. The village covers a total geographical area of 822.62 hectares and falls under the 494670 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Khadaka 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 Khadaka

According to the 2011 Census, Khadaka village had a total population of 304 people, including 164 males and 140 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 854 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 28.05%, with male literacy at 33.33% and female literacy at 22.50%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 303.

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

Nearby Villages of Khadaka

Khadaka 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 Khadaka

Khadaka 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 96.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Khadaka is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Khadaka is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khadaka

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

Health Facilities in Khadaka

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

FAQs about Khadaka