Bawali - Khairagarh, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Bawali is a village situated in the Khairagarh tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from Khairagarh and around 60 km from Rajnandgaon. Bidouri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bawali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bawali is 440512. The village covers a total geographical area of 100.91 hectares and falls under the 491885 pincode. Khairagarh is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Bawali 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 Bawali

According to the 2011 Census, Bawali village had a total population of 12 people, including 7 males and 5 females, living in 3 households. The sex ratio was 714 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.67%, with male literacy at 83.33% and female literacy at 33.33%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1275
Child Population (0–6 yrs)312
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population651
Illiterate Population624

Nearby Villages of Bawali

Bawali 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GhumarraSouth-West0.88 km
BidauriNorth-West1.21 km
MarodaNorth1.47 km
PetiSouth2.11 km
BapharaEast2.42 km
ParsuliNorth-West2.77 km
ShergarhSouth-East3.03 km
BaghmarraWest3.03 km
DhangaonNorth-West3.20 km
ChingliNorth-East3.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bawali

Bawali 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 Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khairagarh to Bawali is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Bawali is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bawali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Bawali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bawali

Where is Bawali located?

Bawali village is located in Khairagarh Tehsil, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bawali?

The Gram Panchayat of Bawali is Bidouri.

What is the pincode of Bawali?

The pincode of Bawali is 491885.

What is the population of Bawali?

Bawali had a total population of 12, including 7 males and 5 females.

How many households are there in Bawali?

Bawali had 3 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bawali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bawali was 66.67%. Male literacy was 83.33% and female literacy was 33.33%.