Nirde - Pakhanjur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Nirde is a village situated in the Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pakhanjur and around 147 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Laxmipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nirde village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nirde is 448314. The village covers a total geographical area of 630 hectares and falls under the 494777 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Nirde 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 Nirde

According to the 2011 Census, Nirde village had a total population of 313 people, including 146 males and 167 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 1,144 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 28.29%, with male literacy at 38.40% and female literacy at 18.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 301.

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

Nearby Villages of Nirde

Nirde 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 Nirde

Nirde 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 139.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Nirde is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Nirde is about 147 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 Nirde

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

Health Facilities in Nirde

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

FAQs about Nirde