Barda - Pakhanjur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Barda is a village situated in the Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pakhanjur and around 143 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Barda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barda is 448267. The village covers a total geographical area of 887.38 hectares and falls under the 494776 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Barda 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 Barda

According to the 2011 Census, Barda village had a total population of 1,271 people, including 639 males and 632 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.89%, with male literacy at 76.77% and female literacy at 58.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,084.

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

Nearby Villages of Barda

Barda 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 Barda

Barda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 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 130.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Barda is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Barda is about 143 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barda

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

Health Facilities in Barda

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

FAQs about Barda