Tuaguhan - Charama, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Tuaguhan is a village situated in the Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Charama and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Tuegahan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tuaguhan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tuaguhan is 447495. The village covers a total geographical area of 686.49 hectares and falls under the 494336 pincode. Charama is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Tuaguhan 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 Tuaguhan

According to the 2011 Census, Tuaguhan village had a total population of 791 people, including 394 males and 397 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.38%, with male literacy at 88.60% and female literacy at 72.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 517.

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

Nearby Villages of Tuaguhan

Tuaguhan 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 Tuaguhan

Tuaguhan 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 63.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Charama to Tuaguhan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Tuaguhan is about 37 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 Tuaguhan

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

Health Facilities in Tuaguhan

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

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