Niche Tonka - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Niche Tonka is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 41 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Baanskund serves as the Gram Panchayat for Niche Tonka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Niche Tonka is 447621. The village covers a total geographical area of 200.3 hectares and falls under the 494670 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

Niche Tonka 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 Niche Tonka

According to the 2011 Census, Niche Tonka village had a total population of 170 people, including 80 males and 90 females, living in 37 households. The sex ratio was 1,125 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.73%, with male literacy at 52.54% and female literacy at 43.84%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 153.

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

Nearby Villages of Niche Tonka

Niche Tonka 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 Niche Tonka

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Niche Tonka. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Niche Tonka is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Niche Tonka is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Niche Tonka

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

Health Facilities in Niche Tonka

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

FAQs about Niche Tonka