Chanakyapuri - Pakhanjur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Chanakyapuri is a village situated in the Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pakhanjur and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Chanakyapuri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chanakyapuri is 448221. The village covers a total geographical area of 289.71 hectares and falls under the 494771 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Chanakyapuri 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 Chanakyapuri

According to the 2011 Census, Chanakyapuri village had a total population of 657 people, including 341 males and 316 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.59%, with male literacy at 91.64% and female literacy at 81.09%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Chanakyapuri

Chanakyapuri 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 Chanakyapuri

Chanakyapuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 130.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Chanakyapuri is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Chanakyapuri is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chanakyapuri

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

Health Facilities in Chanakyapuri

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

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