Warkot - Pakhanjur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Warkot is a village situated in the Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pakhanjur and around 145 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Partapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Warkot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Warkot is 448263. The village covers a total geographical area of 722 hectares and falls under the 494776 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Warkot 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 Warkot

According to the 2011 Census, Warkot village had a total population of 218 people, including 114 males and 104 females, living in 47 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.11%, with male literacy at 58.24% and female literacy at 38.30%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 205.

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

Nearby Villages of Warkot

Warkot 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 Warkot

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Warkot. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Warkot is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Warkot is about 145 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 Warkot

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

Health Facilities in Warkot

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

FAQs about Warkot