Kodwa - Gandai, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Kodwa is a village situated in the Gandai tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 24 km from Chhuikhadan and around 76 km from Rajnandgaon. Budhasagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kodwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kodwa is 440132. The village covers a total geographical area of 205.57 hectares and falls under the 491888 pincode. Gandai is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Kodwa

According to the 2011 Census, Kodwa village had a total population of 247 people, including 124 males and 123 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.97%, with male literacy at 80.77% and female literacy at 44.04%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 246.

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

Nearby Villages of Kodwa

Kodwa 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 Kodwa

Kodwa 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 Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gandai to Kodwa is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Kodwa is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kodwa

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

Health Facilities in Kodwa

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

FAQs about Kodwa