Chetawa - Kansabel, Jashpur

Chetawa is a village situated in the Kansabel tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kansabel and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Chetba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chetawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chetawa is 433747. The village covers a total geographical area of 908.37 hectares and falls under the 496223 pincode. Kunkuri is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Chetawa

According to the 2011 Census, Chetawa village had a total population of 1,113 people, including 552 males and 561 females, living in 261 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.18%, with male literacy at 83.90% and female literacy at 56.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 98, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 807.

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

Nearby Villages of Chetawa

Chetawa 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 Chetawa

Chetawa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunkuri to Chetawa is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Chetawa is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chetawa

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

Health Facilities in Chetawa

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

FAQs about Chetawa