Bangachar - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Bangachar is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Bangachar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bangachar is 447738. The village covers a total geographical area of 502.33 hectares and falls under the 494669 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Bangachar 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 Bangachar

As per Census 2011, Bangachar village has a total population of 493 people, consisting of 244 males and 249 females. The village has 110 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 72 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 298 literate and 195 illiterate residents. Additionally, 88 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 405 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population493244249
Child Population (0–6 yrs)723933
Scheduled Castes (SC)885038
Scheduled Tribes (ST)405194211
Literate Population298169129
Illiterate Population19575120

Nearby Villages of Bangachar

Bangachar 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)
KawachikatelSouth2.04 km
KodapakhaEast2.05 km
MedoNorth3.01 km
KopakatelSouth-East3.15 km
SukhaiNorth-East3.47 km
NewarkhedaSouth4.08 km
SandtaraiSouth-East4.53 km
PaurkhedaSouth-East4.84 km
DondkaanhurWest4.88 km
NirondadihWest4.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bangachar

Bangachar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 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 113.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Bangachar is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Bangachar is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bangachar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bangachar

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

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

FAQs about Bangachar

Where is Bangachar located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Bangachar?

Bangachar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bangachar?

The pincode of Bangachar is 494669.

What is the population of Bangachar?

Bangachar has a total population of 493, including 244 males and 249 females.

How many households are there in Bangachar?

There are 110 households in Bangachar.

What is the literacy rate in Bangachar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bangachar is 60.45%. Male literacy is 69.26% and female literacy is 51.81%.