Bangawan - Fingeshwar, Gariyaband

Bangawan is a village situated in the Fingeshwar tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from Rajim and around 70 km from Raipur. Gundardehi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bangawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bangawan is 444800. The village covers a total geographical area of 835.31 hectares and falls under the 493992 pincode. Rajim is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Bangawan

As per Census 2011, Bangawan village has a total population of 372 people, consisting of 175 males and 197 females. The village has 92 households and a sex ratio of 1,125 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 182 literate and 190 illiterate residents. Additionally, 241 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bangawan are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bangawan

Bangawan 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 Bangawan

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bangawan. The nearest railway station is Mahasamund, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajim to Bangawan is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Bangawan is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bangawan

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

Health Facilities in Bangawan

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

FAQs about Bangawan