Kawalgiri - Udaypur, Surguja

Kawalgiri is a village situated in the Udaypur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Udaipur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Kawalgiri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kawalgiri is 433215. The village covers a total geographical area of 467.52 hectares and falls under the 497117 pincode. Ambikapur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Kawalgiri 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 Kawalgiri

According to the 2011 Census, Kawalgiri village had a total population of 1,198 people, including 622 males and 576 females, living in 257 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.42%, with male literacy at 58.61% and female literacy at 35.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 898.

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

Nearby Villages of Kawalgiri

Kawalgiri 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 Kawalgiri

Kawalgiri 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 Bishrampur, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambikapur to Kawalgiri is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kawalgiri

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

Health Facilities in Kawalgiri

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

FAQs about Kawalgiri