Kalangpuri - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Kalangpuri is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Kalangpuri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalangpuri is 447634. The village covers a total geographical area of 344.84 hectares and falls under the 494635 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Kalangpuri 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 Kalangpuri

According to the 2011 Census, Kalangpuri village had a total population of 266 people, including 128 males and 138 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 1,078 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.25%, with male literacy at 80.36% and female literacy at 51.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 150.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalangpuri

Kalangpuri 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 Kalangpuri

Kalangpuri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >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 92.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Kalangpuri is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Kalangpuri 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 Kalangpuri

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

Health Facilities in Kalangpuri

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

FAQs about Kalangpuri