Kodapakha - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Kodapakha 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 86 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Kodapakha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kodapakha is 447739. The village covers a total geographical area of 523.21 hectares and falls under the 494669 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Kodapakha 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 Kodapakha

According to the 2011 Census, Kodapakha village had a total population of 703 people, including 419 males and 284 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 678 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.07%, with male literacy at 87.82% and female literacy at 59.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 436.

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

Nearby Villages of Kodapakha

Kodapakha 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 Kodapakha

Kodapakha 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 112.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Kodapakha is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Kodapakha is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kodapakha

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

Health Facilities in Kodapakha

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

FAQs about Kodapakha