Barda Village - 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

As per Census 2011, Barda village has a total population of 1,271 people, consisting of 639 males and 632 females. The village has 236 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 212 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 719 literate and 552 illiterate residents. Additionally, 55 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,084 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Barda are given below:

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