Rawan - Sonakhan, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Rawan is a village situated in the Sonakhan tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 45 km from Kasdol and around 100 km from Raipur. Rawan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rawan is 444164. The village covers a total geographical area of 90.41 hectares and falls under the 493551 pincode. Kasdol is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Rawan 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 Rawan

According to the 2011 Census, Rawan village had a total population of 305 people, including 154 males and 151 females, living in 81 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.50%, with male literacy at 78.13% and female literacy at 53.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Rawan

Rawan 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 Rawan

Rawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ibhf, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasdol to Rawan is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Rawan is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rawan

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

Health Facilities in Rawan

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

FAQs about Rawan