Karekatta - 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

According to the 2011 Census, Karekatta village had a total population of 1,423 people, including 770 males and 653 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 848 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.88%, with male literacy at 75.63% and female literacy at 56.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 665.

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

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