Kenwatijhar - Chhura, Gariyaband

Kenwatijhar is a village situated in the Chhura tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from Chhura and around 113 km from Raipur. Kenwatijhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kenwatijhar is 445321. The village covers a total geographical area of 325.1 hectares and falls under the 493996 pincode. Chhura is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kenwatijhar

According to the 2011 Census, Kenwatijhar village had a total population of 369 people, including 175 males and 194 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 1,109 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.25%, with male literacy at 78.67% and female literacy at 58.79%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 354.

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

Nearby Villages of Kenwatijhar

Kenwatijhar 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 Kenwatijhar

Kenwatijhar 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 Khariar Road, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhura to Kenwatijhar is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Kenwatijhar is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kenwatijhar

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

Health Facilities in Kenwatijhar

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

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