Kewara - Bhaiyathan, Surajpur

Kewara is a village situated in the Bhaiyathan tehsil of Surajpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from Bhaiyathan and around 60 km from Ambikapur. Kewara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kewara is 432744. The village covers a total geographical area of 889.52 hectares and falls under the 497231 pincode. Surajpur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Kewara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kewara

According to the 2011 Census, Kewara village had a total population of 2,888 people, including 1,456 males and 1,432 females, living in 672 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.63%, with male literacy at 67.70% and female literacy at 51.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 225, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 666.

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

Nearby Villages of Kewara

Kewara 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 Kewara

Kewara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sheoprasadnager, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 136.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Surajpur to Kewara is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Kewara is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kewara

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

Health Facilities in Kewara

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

FAQs about Kewara