Kuwa - Sahaspur Lohara, Kabeerdham

Kuwa is a village situated in the Sahaspur Lohara tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahaspur Lohara and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Kunwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuwa is 439560. The village covers a total geographical area of 362.71 hectares and falls under the 491336 pincode. Than-khamharia is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kuwa

According to the 2011 Census, Kuwa village had a total population of 1,271 people, including 640 males and 631 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.18%, with male literacy at 72.66% and female literacy at 41.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuwa

Kuwa 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 Kuwa

Kuwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibhe, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Than-khamharia to Kuwa is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Kuwa is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuwa

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

Health Facilities in Kuwa

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

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