Maddhoba - Charama, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Maddhoba is a village situated in the Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Charama and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Bhanpuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maddhoba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maddhoba is 447502. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.36 hectares and falls under the 494337 pincode. Charama is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Maddhoba 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 Maddhoba

As per Census 2011, Maddhoba village has a total population of 706 people, consisting of 350 males and 356 females. The village has 153 households and a sex ratio of 1,017 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 456 literate and 250 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 422 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Maddhoba

Maddhoba 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 Maddhoba

Maddhoba 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 Dhamtari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Charama to Maddhoba is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Maddhoba is about 40 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 Maddhoba

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

Health Facilities in Maddhoba

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

FAQs about Maddhoba