Junwani - Bodla, Kabeerdham
Junwani is a village situated in the Bodla tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodla and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Kantagikala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Junwani village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Junwani is 439289. The village covers a total geographical area of 96.5 hectares and falls under the 491995 pincode. Bodla is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Junwani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the KAWARDHA Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Junwani
Junwani 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Bhansula | North | 1.57 km |
| Sarodhi | West | 1.93 km |
| Bhainsbod | East | 2.31 km |
| Katangi Khurd | North | 2.80 km |
| Bankhaira | North-East | 3.23 km |
| Ghatola | West | 3.24 km |
| Katangi Kalan | North-East | 3.98 km |
| Palak | North | 4.00 km |
| Bami | East | 4.59 km |
| Botesur | South | 4.78 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Junwani
Junwani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodla to Junwani is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Junwani is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Junwani
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Junwani village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Junwani
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Junwani village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Junwani
Where is Junwani located?
Junwani village is located in Bodla Tehsil, Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Junwani?
The Gram Panchayat of Junwani is Kantagikala.
What is the pincode of Junwani?
The pincode of Junwani is 491995.