Paliyar - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Paliyar 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 100 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Karkapal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paliyar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paliyar is 447711. The village covers a total geographical area of 205.3 hectares and falls under the 494670 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 74 km away.

Paliyar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanker Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Paliyar

As per Census 2011, Paliyar village has a total population of 242 people, consisting of 117 males and 125 females. The village has 48 households and a sex ratio of 1,068 females per 1,000 males. There are 40 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 121 literate and 121 illiterate residents. Additionally, 41 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 141 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Paliyar

Paliyar 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 Paliyar

Paliyar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 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 117.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Paliyar is about 74 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Paliyar is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paliyar

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

Health Facilities in Paliyar

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

FAQs about Paliyar