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

According to the 2011 Census, Anhur village had a total population of 583 people, including 283 males and 300 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 1,060 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.16%, with male literacy at 45.61% and female literacy at 25.30%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 493.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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