Kewa - Janjgir, Janjgir-Champa

Kewa is a village situated in the Janjgir tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from Janjgir and around 20 km from Janjgir. Nawapara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kewa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kewa is 436552. The village covers a total geographical area of 229.199 hectares and falls under the 495668 pincode. Naila-janjgir is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kewa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Janjgir Champa Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kewa

As per Census 2011, Kewa village has a total population of 474 people, consisting of 228 males and 246 females. The village has 101 households and a sex ratio of 1,078 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 299 literate and 175 illiterate residents. Additionally, 15 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 78 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kewa

Kewa 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 Kewa

Kewa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ibh6, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Naila-janjgir to Kewa is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Kewa is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kewa

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

Health Facilities in Kewa

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

FAQs about Kewa