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

According to the 2011 Census, Pachangi village had a total population of 819 people, including 424 males and 395 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.17%, with male literacy at 68.34% and female literacy at 45.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 738.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Pachangi