Halba - Charama, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Halba is a village situated in the Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Charama and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Halbaa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Halba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Halba is 447501. The village covers a total geographical area of 542.26 hectares and falls under the 494333 pincode. Charama is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Halba 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 Halba

According to the 2011 Census, Halba village had a total population of 1,800 people, including 884 males and 916 females, living in 425 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.80%, with male literacy at 83.27% and female literacy at 62.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 135, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 867.

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

Nearby Villages of Halba

Halba 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 Halba

Halba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhamtari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Charama to Halba is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Halba 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 Halba

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

Health Facilities in Halba

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

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