Karekatta Village - Pakhanjur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Karekatta is a village situated in the Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pakhanjur and around 148 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Karekatta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karekatta is 448279. The village covers a total geographical area of 593 hectares and falls under the 494776 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Karekatta 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 Karekatta

As per Census 2011, Karekatta village has a total population of 1,423 people, consisting of 770 males and 653 females. The village has 266 households and a sex ratio of 848 females per 1,000 males. There are 194 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 822 literate and 601 illiterate residents. Additionally, 59 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 665 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karekatta are given below:

Nearby Villages of Karekatta

Karekatta 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 Karekatta

Karekatta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 134.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Karekatta is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Karekatta is about 148 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karekatta

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

Health Facilities in Karekatta

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

FAQs about Karekatta