Gerwani - Chhal, Raigarh

Gerwani is a village situated in the Chhal tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 34 km from Dharamjaigarh and around 88 km from Raigarh. Samharsingha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gerwani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gerwani is 434480. The village covers a total geographical area of 396.74 hectares and falls under the 496116 pincode. Dharamjaigarh is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Gerwani

According to the 2011 Census, Gerwani village had a total population of 358 people, including 185 males and 173 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.60%, with male literacy at 73.79% and female literacy at 46.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 309.

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

Nearby Villages of Gerwani

Gerwani 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 Gerwani

Gerwani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Robertson, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharamjaigarh to Gerwani is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Gerwani is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gerwani

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

Health Facilities in Gerwani

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

FAQs about Gerwani