Mokha - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Mokha is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Pedavari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mokha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mokha is 447654. The village covers a total geographical area of 278.24 hectares and falls under the 494635 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Mokha 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 Mokha

According to the 2011 Census, Mokha village had a total population of 404 people, including 187 males and 217 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 1,160 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.49%, with male literacy at 79.04% and female literacy at 51.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 327.

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

Nearby Villages of Mokha

Mokha 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 Mokha

Mokha 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 97.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Mokha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Mokha is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mokha

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

Health Facilities in Mokha

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

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