Palachur - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Palachur is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Durgukondal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palachur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palachur is 447766. The village covers a total geographical area of 370.36 hectares and falls under the 494669 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Palachur 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 Palachur

According to the 2011 Census, Palachur village had a total population of 308 people, including 156 males and 152 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.05%, with male literacy at 59.70% and female literacy at 46.09%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 294.

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

Nearby Villages of Palachur

Palachur 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 Palachur

Palachur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Palachur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Palachur is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palachur

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

Health Facilities in Palachur

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

FAQs about Palachur