Khairkatta - Pakhanjur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Khairkatta is a village situated in the Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pakhanjur and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Irakbutta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khairkatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khairkatta is 448226. The village covers a total geographical area of 404.47 hectares and falls under the 494771 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Khairkatta 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 Khairkatta

According to the 2011 Census, Khairkatta village had a total population of 407 people, including 214 males and 193 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.71%, with male literacy at 56.21% and female literacy at 38.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 353.

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

Nearby Villages of Khairkatta

Khairkatta 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 Khairkatta

Khairkatta is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Khairkatta is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Khairkatta 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 Khairkatta

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

Health Facilities in Khairkatta

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

FAQs about Khairkatta