Ghodagaon - Pakhanjur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Ghodagaon 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 145 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Ghodagao serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghodagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghodagaon is 448307. The village covers a total geographical area of 418 hectares and falls under the 494776 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Ghodagaon 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 Ghodagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Ghodagaon village had a total population of 302 people, including 166 males and 136 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 819 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.32%, with male literacy at 75.91% and female literacy at 41.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 284.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghodagaon

Ghodagaon 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 Ghodagaon

Ghodagaon 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 137.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Ghodagaon is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Ghodagaon is about 145 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 Ghodagaon

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

Health Facilities in Ghodagaon

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

FAQs about Ghodagaon