Barkachhar - Charama, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Barkachhar is a village situated in the Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Charama and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Chavadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkachhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkachhar is 447462. The village covers a total geographical area of 330.73 hectares and falls under the 494337 pincode. Charama is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Barkachhar 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 Barkachhar

According to the 2011 Census, Barkachhar village had a total population of 427 people, including 206 males and 221 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 1,073 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.82%, with male literacy at 91.49% and female literacy at 80.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 196.

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

Nearby Villages of Barkachhar

Barkachhar 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 Barkachhar

Barkachhar 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 72.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Charama to Barkachhar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Barkachhar is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barkachhar

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

Health Facilities in Barkachhar

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

FAQs about Barkachhar