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

According to the 2011 Census, Bangachar village had a total population of 493 people, including 244 males and 249 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.78%, with male literacy at 82.44% and female literacy at 59.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 405.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Bangachar