Kejunwa (Kejuwa) - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Kejunwa (Kejuwa) is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Kejuwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kejunwa (Kejuwa) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kejunwa (Kejuwa) is 445908. The village covers a total geographical area of 451.8 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Kejunwa (Kejuwa)

According to the 2011 Census, Kejunwa (Kejuwa) village had a total population of 1,027 people, including 499 males and 528 females, living in 207 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.15%, with male literacy at 84.16% and female literacy at 62.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 181, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 381.

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 Population1,027499528
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1075750
Scheduled Castes (SC)1818497
Scheduled Tribes (ST)381185196
Literate Population673372301
Illiterate Population354127227

Nearby Villages of Kejunwa (Kejuwa)

Kejunwa (Kejuwa) 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)
SanpandhiSouth-East1.54 km
MudapaharSouth1.74 km
ParsadaNorth2.07 km
HarratarNorth-East2.10 km
BaigandihSouth-West2.34 km
ChhuipaliWest2.48 km
BadepandhiSouth2.78 km
JognipaliEast3.21 km
LukaparaNorth3.45 km
BardihSouth-West3.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kejunwa (Kejuwa)

Kejunwa (Kejuwa) 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 Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Kejunwa (Kejuwa) is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Kejunwa (Kejuwa) is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kejunwa (Kejuwa)

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kejunwa (Kejuwa)

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

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

FAQs about Kejunwa (Kejuwa)

Where is Kejunwa (Kejuwa) located?

Kejunwa (Kejuwa) village is located in Saraipali Tehsil, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kejunwa (Kejuwa)?

The Gram Panchayat of Kejunwa (Kejuwa) is Kejuwan.

What is the pincode of Kejunwa (Kejuwa)?

The pincode of Kejunwa (Kejuwa) is 493558.

What is the population of Kejunwa (Kejuwa)?

Kejunwa (Kejuwa) had a total population of 1,027, including 499 males and 528 females.

How many households are there in Kejunwa (Kejuwa)?

Kejunwa (Kejuwa) had 207 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kejunwa (Kejuwa)?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kejunwa (Kejuwa) was 73.15%. Male literacy was 84.16% and female literacy was 62.97%.