Sewra - Pendra, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Sewra is a village situated in the Pendra tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from Pendra and around 115 km from Bilaspur. Sewra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sewra is 437600. The village covers a total geographical area of 347.39 hectares and falls under the 495119 pincode. Pendra is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Sewra

According to the 2011 Census, Sewra village had a total population of 999 people, including 501 males and 498 females, living in 311 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.25%, with male literacy at 80.33% and female literacy at 58.45%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 552.

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

Nearby Villages of Sewra

Sewra 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 Sewra

Sewra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harri, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pendra to Sewra is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Sewra is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sewra

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

Health Facilities in Sewra

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

FAQs about Sewra