Kewati - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Kewati is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Keoti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kewati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kewati is 447537. The village covers a total geographical area of 495.43 hectares and falls under the 494669 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kewati

According to the 2011 Census, Kewati village had a total population of 1,149 people, including 560 males and 589 females, living in 257 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.97%, with male literacy at 85.57% and female literacy at 60.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 209, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 634.

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

Nearby Villages of Kewati

Kewati 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 Kewati

Kewati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Kewati is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Kewati 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 Kewati

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

Health Facilities in Kewati

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

FAQs about Kewati