Uttamar - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Uttamar is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Jatawada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttamar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttamar is 447519. The village covers a total geographical area of 832.46 hectares and falls under the 494635 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Uttamar 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 Uttamar

According to the 2011 Census, Uttamar village had a total population of 612 people, including 306 males and 306 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.25%, with male literacy at 79.05% and female literacy at 55.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 325.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population612306306
Child Population (0–6 yrs)965343
Scheduled Castes (SC)1688
Scheduled Tribes (ST)325159166
Literate Population347200147
Illiterate Population265106159

Nearby Villages of Uttamar

Uttamar 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)
JepraWest2.13 km
JunwaniEast2.34 km
BikramganjSouth-East2.65 km
TudgeNorth2.88 km
MindodaWest3.50 km
BaslaNorth-East3.68 km
ChabelaNorth3.73 km
KokdeSouth3.80 km
GhotiaSouth-East3.92 km
JatawadaSouth-West4.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Uttamar

Uttamar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 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 101.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Uttamar is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Uttamar is about 63 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 Uttamar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Uttamar

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

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

FAQs about Uttamar

Where is Uttamar located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Uttamar?

The Gram Panchayat of Uttamar is Jatawada.

What is the pincode of Uttamar?

The pincode of Uttamar is 494635.

What is the population of Uttamar?

Uttamar had a total population of 612, including 306 males and 306 females.

How many households are there in Uttamar?

Uttamar had 116 households.

What is the literacy rate in Uttamar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Uttamar was 67.25%. Male literacy was 79.05% and female literacy was 55.89%.