Kodwa - Bhatapara, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Kodwa is a village situated in the Bhatapara tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from Bhatapara and around 83 km from Raipur. Kodva serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kodwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kodwa is 443658. The village covers a total geographical area of 900.63 hectares and falls under the 493118 pincode. Bhatapara is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Kodwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhatapara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kodwa

According to the 2011 Census, Kodwa village had a total population of 2,915 people, including 1,453 males and 1,462 females, living in 499 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.34%, with male literacy at 67.81% and female literacy at 45.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 195, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Kodwa

Kodwa 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 Kodwa

Public transport in the Kodwa is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ibhe, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatapara to Kodwa is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Kodwa is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kodwa

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

Health Facilities in Kodwa

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

FAQs about Kodwa