Kalyanpur - Pakhanjur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Kalyanpur 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 75 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Kalyanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalyanpur is 448210. The village covers a total geographical area of 442.24 hectares and falls under the 494776 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Kalyanpur 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 Kalyanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kalyanpur village had a total population of 849 people, including 425 males and 424 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.35%, with male literacy at 87.67% and female literacy at 74.71%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population849425424
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1366076
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)532
Literate Population580320260
Illiterate Population269105164

Nearby Villages of Kalyanpur

Kalyanpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MurjharEast1.40 km
BramhapurNorth1.64 km
Ravindra NagarEast2.16 km
NawanarekiSouth-East2.58 km
MayapurSouth-East2.62 km
Radha NagarNorth-East3.36 km
HardaipurSouth-East3.43 km
HankerEast3.70 km
AvadhpurNorth-East3.79 km
GondahoorNorth-East4.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalyanpur

Kalyanpur 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 128.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Kalyanpur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Kalyanpur is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalyanpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kalyanpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kalyanpur

Where is Kalyanpur located?

Kalyanpur village is located in Pakhanjur Tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kalyanpur?

Kalyanpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kalyanpur?

The pincode of Kalyanpur is 494776.

What is the population of Kalyanpur?

Kalyanpur had a total population of 849, including 425 males and 424 females.

How many households are there in Kalyanpur?

Kalyanpur had 175 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kalyanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalyanpur was 81.35%. Male literacy was 87.67% and female literacy was 74.71%.