Vidhya Nagar - Pakhanjur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Vidhya Nagar is a village situated in the Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pakhanjur and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Asebeda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vidhya Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vidhya Nagar is 448283. The village covers a total geographical area of 224.96 hectares and falls under the 494776 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Vidhya 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 Vidhya Nagar

According to the 2011 Census, Vidhya Nagar village had a total population of 940 people, including 491 males and 449 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.34%, with male literacy at 82.20% and female literacy at 63.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Vidhya Nagar

Vidhya 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 Vidhya Nagar

Vidhya Nagar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 134.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Vidhya Nagar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Vidhya Nagar is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vidhya Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Vidhya 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 Vidhya Nagar village are given below:

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