Dashpur - Kanker, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Dashpur is a village situated in the Kanker tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Kanker, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Daspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dashpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dashpur is 447876. The village covers a total geographical area of 420.17 hectares and falls under the 494334 pincode. Kanker is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dashpur 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 Dashpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dashpur village had a total population of 1,756 people, including 825 males and 931 females, living in 383 households. The sex ratio was 1,128 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.62%, with male literacy at 80.08% and female literacy at 62.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 571.

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

Nearby Villages of Dashpur

Dashpur 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 Dashpur

Dashpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhamtari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanker to Dashpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dashpur

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

Health Facilities in Dashpur

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

FAQs about Dashpur