Awrid Village - Nawagarh, Janjgir-Champa

Awrid is a village situated in the Nawagarh tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 2 km from Nawagarh and around 20 km from Janjgir. Avarid serves as the Gram Panchayat for Awrid village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Awrid is 436742. The village covers a total geographical area of 721.85 hectares and falls under the 495668 pincode. Naila-janjgir is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Awrid 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 Awrid

As per Census 2011, Awrid village has a total population of 2,904 people, consisting of 1,451 males and 1,453 females. The village has 602 households and a sex ratio of 1,001 females per 1,000 males. There are 449 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,772 literate and 1,132 illiterate residents. Additionally, 244 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Awrid

Awrid 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 Awrid

Awrid is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ibh5, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Awrid

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

FAQs about Awrid