Kuwarpur - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Kuwarpur is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Kunwarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuwarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuwarpur is 433085. The village covers a total geographical area of 700.67 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Kuwarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kuwarpur village had a total population of 1,728 people, including 856 males and 872 females, living in 385 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.15%, with male literacy at 71.98% and female literacy at 52.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 156, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,001.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuwarpur

Kuwarpur 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 Kuwarpur

Kuwarpur 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 115.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanpur to Kuwarpur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Kuwarpur is about 26 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 Kuwarpur

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

Health Facilities in Kuwarpur

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

FAQs about Kuwarpur