Seoni - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Seoni is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Shivni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Seoni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Seoni is 447648. The village covers a total geographical area of 345.21 hectares and falls under the 494635 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

Seoni 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 Seoni

According to the 2011 Census, Seoni village had a total population of 342 people, including 177 males and 165 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.94%, with male literacy at 73.43% and female literacy at 52.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 251.

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

Nearby Villages of Seoni

Seoni 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 Seoni

Seoni 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 95.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Seoni is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Seoni is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Seoni

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

Health Facilities in Seoni

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

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