Raweli - Rajim, Gariyaband

Raweli is a village situated in the Rajim tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 24 km from Rajim and around 67 km from Raipur. Raveli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raweli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raweli is 444854. The village covers a total geographical area of 438.02 hectares and falls under the 493992 pincode. Rajim is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Raweli 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 Raweli

As per Census 2011, Raweli village has a total population of 1,136 people, consisting of 586 males and 550 females. The village has 224 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 140 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 747 literate and 389 illiterate residents. Additionally, 56 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 450 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,136586550
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1407961
Scheduled Castes (SC)562828
Scheduled Tribes (ST)450237213
Literate Population747441306
Illiterate Population389145244

Nearby Villages of Raweli

Raweli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GadaghatSouth-West1.68 km
MurmuraEast2.31 km
SankaraSouth-East2.33 km
PandritaraiWest2.39 km
LoharsiNorth2.56 km
BhendriNorth-West2.70 km
DhursaNorth-East3.34 km
KurudSouth-West3.68 km
KumharamaraSouth4.03 km
AtarmaraSouth4.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Raweli

Raweli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rajim, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajim to Raweli is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Raweli is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raweli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Raweli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Raweli

Where is Raweli located?

Raweli village is located in Rajim Tehsil, Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Raweli?

The Gram Panchayat of Raweli is Raveli.

What is the pincode of Raweli?

The pincode of Raweli is 493992.

What is the population of Raweli?

Raweli has a total population of 1,136, including 586 males and 550 females.

How many households are there in Raweli?

There are 224 households in Raweli.

What is the literacy rate in Raweli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raweli is 65.76%. Male literacy is 75.26% and female literacy is 55.64%.