Mahendrapur - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Mahendrapur is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Raurwahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahendrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahendrapur is 447672. The village covers a total geographical area of 339.16 hectares and falls under the 494635 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Mahendrapur 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 Mahendrapur

According to the 2011 Census, Mahendrapur village had a total population of 396 people, including 193 males and 203 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.72%, with male literacy at 70.37% and female literacy at 53.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 255.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahendrapur

Mahendrapur 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 Mahendrapur

Mahendrapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 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 100.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Mahendrapur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Mahendrapur is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahendrapur

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

Health Facilities in Mahendrapur

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

FAQs about Mahendrapur