Parrekodo - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Parrekodo is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Perrekodo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parrekodo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parrekodo is 447641. The village covers a total geographical area of 581 hectares and falls under the 494635 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Parrekodo 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 Parrekodo

According to the 2011 Census, Parrekodo village had a total population of 742 people, including 372 males and 370 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.24%, with male literacy at 86.17% and female literacy at 58.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 600.

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

Nearby Villages of Parrekodo

Parrekodo 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 Parrekodo

Parrekodo 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 88.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Parrekodo is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Parrekodo 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 Parrekodo

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

Health Facilities in Parrekodo

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

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