Kenduwa Village - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Kenduwa is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Keduwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kenduwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kenduwa is 445865. The village covers a total geographical area of 335.36 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kenduwa 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 Kenduwa

As per Census 2011, Kenduwa village has a total population of 1,380 people, consisting of 671 males and 709 females. The village has 346 households and a sex ratio of 1,056 females per 1,000 males. There are 163 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 889 literate and 491 illiterate residents. Additionally, 121 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 168 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kenduwa are given below:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,380 671 709
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 163 85 78
Scheduled Castes (SC) 121 60 61
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 168 83 85
Literate Population 889 505 384
Illiterate Population 491 166 325

Nearby Villages of Kenduwa

Kenduwa 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
BijatipaliNorth-East1.26 km
JalpurSouth-East1.79 km
RisekelaNorth-West1.84 km
ChandibhaunaSouth2.45 km
JogidipaWest2.69 km
AmarkotSouth-West2.72 km
BodesaraEast2.78 km
DaganiyaNorth-East2.80 km
BodapaliNorth-West2.90 km
PatsendriSouth-East3.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kenduwa

Kenduwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.1 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within NA
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Kenduwa is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Kenduwa is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kenduwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kenduwa

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

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

FAQs about Kenduwa

Where is Kenduwa located?

Kenduwa village is located in Saraipali Tehsil, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kenduwa?

The Gram Panchayat of Kenduwa is Keduwa.

What is the pincode of Kenduwa?

The pincode of Kenduwa is 493558.

What is the population of Kenduwa?

Kenduwa has a total population of 1,380, including 671 males and 709 females.

How many households are there in Kenduwa?

There are 346 households in Kenduwa.

What is the literacy rate in Kenduwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kenduwa is 64.42%. Male literacy is 75.26% and female literacy is 54.16%.