Sambalpur - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Sambalpur is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Sambalpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sambalpur is 447568. The village covers a total geographical area of 654.29 hectares and falls under the 494635 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Sambalpur 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 Sambalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sambalpur village had a total population of 5,083 people, including 2,546 males and 2,537 females, living in 1,101 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.78%, with male literacy at 87.67% and female literacy at 72.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 386, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,167.

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

Nearby Villages of Sambalpur

Sambalpur 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 Sambalpur

Sambalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Sambalpur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Sambalpur is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sambalpur

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

Health Facilities in Sambalpur

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

FAQs about Sambalpur