Vivekanand Nagar - Pakhanjur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Vivekanand Nagar is a village situated in the Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pakhanjur and around 124 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Vivekanandnaghar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vivekanand Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vivekanand Nagar is 448231. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.17 hectares and falls under the 494771 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Vivekanand 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 Kanker Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Vivekanand Nagar

According to the 2011 Census, Vivekanand Nagar village had a total population of 914 people, including 472 males and 442 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.76%, with male literacy at 78.29% and female literacy at 64.63%.

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

Nearby Villages of Vivekanand Nagar

Vivekanand 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 Vivekanand Nagar

Vivekanand 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 126.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Vivekanand Nagar is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Vivekanand Nagar is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vivekanand Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Vivekanand 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 Vivekanand Nagar village are given below:

FAQs about Vivekanand Nagar