Mainpur - Charama, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Mainpur 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 23 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Mainpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mainpur is 447480. The village covers a total geographical area of 524.68 hectares and falls under the 494334 pincode. Charama is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Mainpur 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 Mainpur

According to the 2011 Census, Mainpur village had a total population of 946 people, including 452 males and 494 females, living in 229 households. The sex ratio was 1,093 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.40%, with male literacy at 89.62% and female literacy at 66.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 635.

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

Nearby Villages of Mainpur

Mainpur 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 Mainpur

Mainpur 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 79.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Charama to Mainpur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Mainpur is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mainpur

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

Health Facilities in Mainpur

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

FAQs about Mainpur