Goyanda - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Goyanda is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Shivni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goyanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goyanda is 447647. The village covers a total geographical area of 233.53 hectares and falls under the 494635 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Goyanda 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 Goyanda

According to the 2011 Census, Goyanda village had a total population of 232 people, including 111 males and 121 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 1,090 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.37%, with male literacy at 87.10% and female literacy at 71.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 210.

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

Nearby Villages of Goyanda

Goyanda 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 Goyanda

Goyanda 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 94.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Goyanda is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Goyanda is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goyanda

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

Health Facilities in Goyanda

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

FAQs about Goyanda