Hinganjhar - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Hinganjhar is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Jhitkatola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hinganjhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hinganjhar is 447637. The village covers a total geographical area of 451.14 hectares and falls under the 494635 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Hinganjhar 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 Hinganjhar

According to the 2011 Census, Hinganjhar village had a total population of 467 people, including 234 males and 233 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.87%, with male literacy at 64.36% and female literacy at 53.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 371.

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

Nearby Villages of Hinganjhar

Hinganjhar 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 Hinganjhar

Hinganjhar 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 88.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Hinganjhar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Hinganjhar is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hinganjhar

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

Health Facilities in Hinganjhar

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

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