Indraprasth - Pakhanjur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Indraprasth 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 130 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Indraprasth village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Indraprasth is 448297. The village covers a total geographical area of 633.91 hectares and falls under the 494776 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Indraprasth 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 Indraprasth

According to the 2011 Census, Indraprasth village had a total population of 2,095 people, including 1,070 males and 1,025 females, living in 406 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.33%, with male literacy at 85.63% and female literacy at 72.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Indraprasth

Indraprasth 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 Indraprasth

Indraprasth 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 136.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Indraprasth is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Indraprasth is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Indraprasth

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

Health Facilities in Indraprasth

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

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