Pandaripani - Charama, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Pandaripani is a village situated in the Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Charama and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Pandripani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pandaripani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandaripani is 447434. The village covers a total geographical area of 416.12 hectares and falls under the 494337 pincode. Charama is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Pandaripani 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 Pandaripani

According to the 2011 Census, Pandaripani village had a total population of 1,072 people, including 516 males and 556 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 1,078 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.41%, with male literacy at 87.34% and female literacy at 66.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 654.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandaripani

Pandaripani 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 Pandaripani

Pandaripani 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 65.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Charama to Pandaripani is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Pandaripani is about 33 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 Pandaripani

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

Health Facilities in Pandaripani

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

FAQs about Pandaripani