Hanker - Pakhanjur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Hanker is a village situated in the Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pakhanjur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Hanker village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hanker is 448207. The village covers a total geographical area of 497.29 hectares and falls under the 494776 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Hanker 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 Hanker

According to the 2011 Census, Hanker village had a total population of 273 people, including 135 males and 138 females, living in 43 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.63%, with male literacy at 92.92% and female literacy at 62.61%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 256.

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

Nearby Villages of Hanker

Hanker 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 Hanker

Hanker is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Hanker is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Hanker is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hanker

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

Health Facilities in Hanker

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

FAQs about Hanker