Kinari - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Kinari 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 72 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Pevari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kinari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kinari is 447546. The village covers a total geographical area of 616.3 hectares and falls under the 494669 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kinari 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 Kinari

As per Census 2011, Kinari village has a total population of 546 people, consisting of 264 males and 282 females. The village has 128 households and a sex ratio of 1,068 females per 1,000 males. There are 72 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 295 literate and 251 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 501 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population546264282
Child Population (0–6 yrs)723735
Scheduled Castes (SC)211
Scheduled Tribes (ST)501242259
Literate Population295166129
Illiterate Population25198153

Nearby Villages of Kinari

Kinari 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)
PewariNorth-West1.81 km
PondgaonSouth1.89 km
KuwapaniNorth2.18 km
ChichmarraWest2.94 km
DeharitopalSouth3.30 km
MasbarasSouth-West3.70 km
BarrebedaWest3.71 km
BhurkaNorth-East3.99 km
JalhurNorth4.09 km
AsulkharNorth-West4.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kinari

Kinari 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 101.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Kinari is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Kinari is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kinari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kinari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kinari

Where is Kinari located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kinari?

The Gram Panchayat of Kinari is Pevari.

What is the pincode of Kinari?

The pincode of Kinari is 494669.

What is the population of Kinari?

Kinari has a total population of 546, including 264 males and 282 females.

How many households are there in Kinari?

There are 128 households in Kinari.

What is the literacy rate in Kinari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kinari is 54.03%. Male literacy is 62.88% and female literacy is 45.74%.