Kewali - Kharsia, Raigarh

Kewali is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Kawali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kewali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kewali is 435146. The village covers a total geographical area of 718.74 hectares and falls under the 496665 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Kewali

According to the 2011 Census, Kewali village had a total population of 1,134 people, including 558 males and 576 females, living in 259 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.98%, with male literacy at 79.32% and female literacy at 49.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 634.

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

Nearby Villages of Kewali

Kewali 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 Kewali

Public transport in the Kewali is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sakti, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Kewali is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Kewali is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kewali

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

Health Facilities in Kewali

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

FAQs about Kewali