Kariyapahar - Narharpur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Kariyapahar is a village situated in the Narharpur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narharpur and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Biranpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kariyapahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kariyapahar is 447888. The village covers a total geographical area of 481.92 hectares and falls under the 494333 pincode. Kanker is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Kariyapahar 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 Kariyapahar

According to the 2011 Census, Kariyapahar village had a total population of 668 people, including 332 males and 336 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.72%, with male literacy at 83.97% and female literacy at 55.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 411.

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

Nearby Villages of Kariyapahar

Kariyapahar 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 Kariyapahar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kariyapahar. The nearest railway station is Dhamtari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanker to Kariyapahar is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kariyapahar

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

Health Facilities in Kariyapahar

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

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