Eragaon - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Eragaon is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Barheli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Eragaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Eragaon is 447669. The village covers a total geographical area of 358.22 hectares and falls under the 494635 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Eragaon 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 Eragaon

According to the 2011 Census, Eragaon village had a total population of 542 people, including 258 males and 284 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 1,101 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.09%, with male literacy at 86.16% and female literacy at 56.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 369.

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

Nearby Villages of Eragaon

Eragaon 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 Eragaon

Eragaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Eragaon is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Eragaon is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Eragaon

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

Health Facilities in Eragaon

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

FAQs about Eragaon