Judwani - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Judwani is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Judwani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Judwani is 433089. The village covers a total geographical area of 225.34 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Judwani

According to the 2011 Census, Judwani village had a total population of 793 people, including 403 males and 390 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.82%, with male literacy at 69.32% and female literacy at 50.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 501.

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

Nearby Villages of Judwani

Judwani 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 Judwani

Judwani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanpur to Judwani is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Judwani is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Judwani

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

Health Facilities in Judwani

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

FAQs about Judwani