Penwara - Baramkela, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Penwara is a village situated in the Baramkela tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from Baramkela and around 63 km from Raigarh. Ameri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Penwara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Penwara is 435670. The village covers a total geographical area of 170.43 hectares and falls under the 496554 pincode. Baramkela is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Penwara

According to the 2011 Census, Penwara village had a total population of 482 people, including 238 males and 244 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.23%, with male literacy at 80.82% and female literacy at 65.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 94.

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

Nearby Villages of Penwara

Penwara 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 Penwara

Penwara 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 Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baramkela to Penwara is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Penwara is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Penwara

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

Health Facilities in Penwara

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

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