Pachangi - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Pachangi is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Pachangi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pachangi is 447724. The village covers a total geographical area of 1000 hectares and falls under the 494771 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Pachangi 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 Pachangi

As per Census 2011, Pachangi village has a total population of 819 people, consisting of 424 males and 395 females. The village has 186 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 184 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 363 literate and 456 illiterate residents. Additionally, 65 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 738 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pachangi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population819424395
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18410579
Scheduled Castes (SC)653629
Scheduled Tribes (ST)738382356
Literate Population363218145
Illiterate Population456206250

Nearby Villages of Pachangi

Pachangi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Prem NagarSouth2.91 km
Sharda NagarWest2.98 km
KosparaliNorth3.02 km
DodadekadarEast3.24 km
AalorSouth-West3.34 km
KhairkattaNorth-West3.36 km
KhedegaonNorth-East4.18 km
HadfadEast4.51 km
DevpurWest4.69 km
Ram NagarNorth-West4.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pachangi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Pachangi. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Pachangi is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Pachangi is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pachangi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Pachangi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pachangi

Where is Pachangi located?

Pachangi village is located in Durgkondal Tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pachangi?

Pachangi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pachangi?

The pincode of Pachangi is 494771.

What is the population of Pachangi?

Pachangi has a total population of 819, including 424 males and 395 females.

How many households are there in Pachangi?

There are 186 households in Pachangi.

What is the literacy rate in Pachangi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pachangi is 44.32%. Male literacy is 51.42% and female literacy is 36.71%.