Kharwe - Kasdol, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Kharwe is a village situated in the Kasdol tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from Kasdol and around 116 km from Raipur. Kharve serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharwe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharwe is 444012. The village covers a total geographical area of 586.12 hectares and falls under the 493332 pincode. Kasdol is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Kharwe

According to the 2011 Census, Kharwe village had a total population of 2,021 people, including 1,029 males and 992 females, living in 453 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.05%, with male literacy at 85.65% and female literacy at 56.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 292, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 553.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharwe

Kharwe 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 Kharwe

Kharwe 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 Nipania, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasdol to Kharwe is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Kharwe is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharwe

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

Health Facilities in Kharwe

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

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