Kholwa - Sahaspur Lohara, Kabeerdham

Kholwa is a village situated in the Sahaspur Lohara tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahaspur Lohara and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Kholva serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kholwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kholwa is 439614. The village covers a total geographical area of 235.7 hectares and falls under the 491996 pincode. Sahaspur-lohara is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Kholwa 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.

Population of Kholwa

According to the 2011 Census, Kholwa village had a total population of 664 people, including 328 males and 336 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.15%, with male literacy at 81.49% and female literacy at 48.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 295.

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

Nearby Villages of Kholwa

Kholwa 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 Kholwa

Kholwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sahaspur-lohara to Kholwa is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Kholwa is about 48 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 Kholwa

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

Health Facilities in Kholwa

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

FAQs about Kholwa