Harangarh - Pakhanjur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Harangarh is a village situated in the Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pakhanjur and around 136 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Harangarh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harangarh is 448219. The village covers a total geographical area of 334 hectares and falls under the 494771 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Harangarh 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 Harangarh

According to the 2011 Census, Harangarh village had a total population of 456 people, including 232 males and 224 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.02%, with male literacy at 80.11% and female literacy at 51.93%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 404.

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

Nearby Villages of Harangarh

Harangarh 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 Harangarh

Harangarh 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 131.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Harangarh is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Harangarh is about 136 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harangarh

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

Health Facilities in Harangarh

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

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