Kuwapani - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Kuwapani is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Pevari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuwapani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuwapani is 447542. The village covers a total geographical area of 483.4 hectares and falls under the 494669 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kuwapani 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 Kuwapani

According to the 2011 Census, Kuwapani village had a total population of 701 people, including 340 males and 361 females, living in 151 households. The sex ratio was 1,062 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.59%, with male literacy at 92.28% and female literacy at 73.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 531.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuwapani

Kuwapani 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 Kuwapani

Kuwapani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Kuwapani is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Kuwapani is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuwapani

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

Health Facilities in Kuwapani

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

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