Anhur - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Anhur is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Hamatwahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Anhur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anhur is 447713. The village covers a total geographical area of 589.64 hectares and falls under the 494669 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 78 km away.

Anhur 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 Anhur

As per Census 2011, Anhur village has a total population of 583 people, consisting of 283 males and 300 females. The village has 97 households and a sex ratio of 1,060 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 173 literate and 410 illiterate residents. Additionally, 493 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population583283300
Child Population (0–6 yrs)914447
Scheduled Tribes (ST)493239254
Literate Population17310964
Illiterate Population410174236

Nearby Villages of Anhur

Anhur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NaretitolaWest1.69 km
MichewadaNorth2.16 km
DargarhSouth-East2.21 km
SonpalSouth-West2.92 km
AndhabedaNorth-East3.34 km
PalviWest3.50 km
HamatwahiSouth-West3.76 km
PaliyarNorth-West3.82 km
ChhindpalSouth3.89 km
KodekurseNorth4.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Anhur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Anhur. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Anhur is about 78 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Anhur is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Anhur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Anhur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Anhur

Where is Anhur located?

Anhur village is located in Durgkondal Tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Anhur?

The Gram Panchayat of Anhur is Hamatwahi.

What is the pincode of Anhur?

The pincode of Anhur is 494669.

What is the population of Anhur?

Anhur has a total population of 583, including 283 males and 300 females.

How many households are there in Anhur?

There are 97 households in Anhur.

What is the literacy rate in Anhur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Anhur is 29.67%. Male literacy is 38.52% and female literacy is 21.33%.