Kurwan - Sanna, Jashpur

Kurwan is a village situated in the Sanna tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 45 km from Bagicha and around 73 km from Jashpur Nagar. Champa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurwan is 433597. The village covers a total geographical area of 636.6 hectares and falls under the 496336 pincode. Bagicha is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Kurwan

According to the 2011 Census, Kurwan village had a total population of 649 people, including 338 males and 311 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.33%, with male literacy at 61.43% and female literacy at 42.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 456.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurwan

Kurwan 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 Kurwan

Kurwan 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 116.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagicha to Kurwan is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Kurwan is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurwan

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

Health Facilities in Kurwan

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

FAQs about Kurwan