Rup Nagar - Pakhanjur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Rup Nagar is a village situated in the Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pakhanjur and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Penkodo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rup Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rup Nagar is 448304. The village covers a total geographical area of 459.78 hectares and falls under the 494776 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Rup Nagar 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 Rup Nagar

As per Census 2011, Rup Nagar village has a total population of 1,720 people, consisting of 865 males and 855 females. The village has 330 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 271 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,095 literate and 625 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rup Nagar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Rup Nagar

Rup Nagar 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 Rup Nagar

Rup Nagar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 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 135.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Rup Nagar is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Rup Nagar 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 Rup Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Rup Nagar

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

FAQs about Rup Nagar