Kauha Junwani - Sonakhan, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Kauha Junwani is a village situated in the Sonakhan tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 60 km from Kasdol and around 139 km from Raipur. Kurmajhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kauha Junwani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kauha Junwani is 444095. The village covers a total geographical area of 313.06 hectares and falls under the 492112 pincode. Pithora is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Kauha Junwani

According to the 2011 Census, Kauha Junwani village had a total population of 366 people, including 170 males and 196 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 1,153 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.94%, with male literacy at 79.25% and female literacy at 48.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 100.

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

Nearby Villages of Kauha Junwani

Kauha Junwani 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 Kauha Junwani

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kauha Junwani. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pithora to Kauha Junwani is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Kauha Junwani is about 139 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kauha Junwani

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

Health Facilities in Kauha Junwani

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

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