Aliwara - Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon

Aliwara is a village situated in the Dongargarh tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargarh and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Aliwara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aliwara is 440590. The village covers a total geographical area of 370.21 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Aliwara

According to the 2011 Census, Aliwara village had a total population of 1,292 people, including 654 males and 638 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.44%, with male literacy at 88.30% and female literacy at 72.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Aliwara

Aliwara 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 Aliwara

Aliwara 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 Musra, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Aliwara is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Aliwara is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aliwara

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

Health Facilities in Aliwara

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

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