Aalor - Pakhanjur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Aalor is a village situated in the Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pakhanjur and around 124 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Aalor village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aalor is 448235. The village covers a total geographical area of 602.96 hectares and falls under the 494771 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Aalor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Antagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanker Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Aalor

According to the 2011 Census, Aalor village had a total population of 790 people, including 385 males and 405 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.65%, with male literacy at 76.64% and female literacy at 58.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 458.

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

Nearby Villages of Aalor

Aalor 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 Aalor

Aalor is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >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 127.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Aalor is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Aalor is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aalor

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

Health Facilities in Aalor

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

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