Chihro - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Chihro 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 66 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Chihro village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chihro is 447671. The village covers a total geographical area of 718.22 hectares and falls under the 494635 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Chihro 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 Chihro

According to the 2011 Census, Chihro village had a total population of 590 people, including 290 males and 300 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.14%, with male literacy at 80.72% and female literacy at 51.95%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 548.

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

Nearby Villages of Chihro

Chihro 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 Chihro

Chihro is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Chihro is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Chihro is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chihro

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

Health Facilities in Chihro

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

FAQs about Chihro