Vanshri - Pakhanjur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Vanshri is a village situated in the Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pakhanjur and around 143 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Vanshrinagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vanshri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vanshri is 448288. The village covers a total geographical area of 382.31 hectares and falls under the 494776 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Vanshri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanker Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Vanshri

According to the 2011 Census, Vanshri village had a total population of 1,014 people, including 522 males and 492 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.47%, with male literacy at 87.94% and female literacy at 68.11%.

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

Nearby Villages of Vanshri

Vanshri 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 Vanshri

Vanshri 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 Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 136.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Vanshri is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Vanshri is about 143 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vanshri

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

Health Facilities in Vanshri

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

FAQs about Vanshri