Puttarwahi - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Puttarwahi is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Bhiragaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puttarwahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puttarwahi is 447527. The village covers a total geographical area of 334.19 hectares and falls under the 494669 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Puttarwahi 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 Puttarwahi

According to the 2011 Census, Puttarwahi village had a total population of 385 people, including 178 males and 207 females, living in 76 households. The sex ratio was 1,163 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.45%, with male literacy at 89.61% and female literacy at 60.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 282.

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

Nearby Villages of Puttarwahi

Puttarwahi 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 Puttarwahi

Puttarwahi 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 99.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Puttarwahi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Puttarwahi is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puttarwahi

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

Health Facilities in Puttarwahi

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

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