Kauwatal - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Kauwatal is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Sarangarh and around 45 km from Raigarh. Kouwatal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kauwatal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kauwatal is 435328. The village covers a total geographical area of 256.13 hectares and falls under the 496450 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kauwatal 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 Kauwatal

According to the 2011 Census, Kauwatal village had a total population of 999 people, including 507 males and 492 females, living in 321 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.61%, with male literacy at 88.38% and female literacy at 64.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 524, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Kauwatal

Kauwatal 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 Kauwatal

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kauwatal. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Kauwatal is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Kauwatal is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kauwatal

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

Health Facilities in Kauwatal

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

FAQs about Kauwatal