Hinganjhar - Charama, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Hinganjhar is a village situated in the Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Charama and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Bagdongri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hinganjhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hinganjhar is 447475. The village covers a total geographical area of 295.18 hectares and falls under the 494670 pincode. Charama is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Hinganjhar 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 Hinganjhar

As per Census 2011, Hinganjhar village has a total population of 580 people, consisting of 296 males and 284 females. The village has 146 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 358 literate and 222 illiterate residents. Additionally, 20 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 303 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hinganjhar

Hinganjhar 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 Hinganjhar

Hinganjhar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 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 78.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Charama to Hinganjhar is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Hinganjhar is about 27 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 Hinganjhar

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

Health Facilities in Hinganjhar

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

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