Yogendra Nagar - Pakhanjur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Yogendra Nagar is a village situated in the Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 0.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pakhanjur and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Matoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yogendra Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yogendra Nagar is 448289. The village covers a total geographical area of 599.67 hectares and falls under the 494776 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 140 km away.

Yogendra 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 Yogendra Nagar

According to the 2011 Census, Yogendra Nagar village had a total population of 1,831 people, including 971 males and 860 females, living in 368 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.77%, with male literacy at 90.44% and female literacy at 76.18%.

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

Nearby Villages of Yogendra Nagar

Yogendra 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 Yogendra Nagar

Yogendra Nagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 130.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Yogendra Nagar is about 140 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Yogendra Nagar is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yogendra Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Yogendra 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 Yogendra Nagar village are given below:

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