Chahachad - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Chahachad is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Medo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chahachad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chahachad is 447747. The village covers a total geographical area of 366.95 hectares and falls under the 494669 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Chahachad 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 Chahachad

As per Census 2011, Chahachad village has a total population of 389 people, consisting of 181 males and 208 females. The village has 69 households and a sex ratio of 1,149 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 226 literate and 163 illiterate residents. Additionally, 389 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chahachad

Chahachad 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 Chahachad

Chahachad 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 110.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Chahachad is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Chahachad is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chahachad

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

Health Facilities in Chahachad

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

FAQs about Chahachad