Khedegaon - Pakhanjur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Khedegaon is a village situated in the Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pakhanjur and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Partapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khedegaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khedegaon is 448265. The village covers a total geographical area of 176 hectares and falls under the 494771 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Khedegaon 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 Khedegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Khedegaon village had a total population of 56 people, including 28 males and 28 females, living in 10 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.44%, with male literacy at 47.62% and female literacy at 41.67%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Khedegaon

Khedegaon 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 Khedegaon

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Khedegaon. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Khedegaon is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Khedegaon is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khedegaon

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

Health Facilities in Khedegaon

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

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