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

As per Census 2011, Uttamar village has a total population of 612 people, consisting of 306 males and 306 females. The village has 116 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 347 literate and 265 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 325 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Uttamar