Pewari - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Pewari is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Pevari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pewari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pewari is 447544. The village covers a total geographical area of 194.84 hectares and falls under the 494669 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Pewari 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 Pewari

According to the 2011 Census, Pewari village had a total population of 283 people, including 149 males and 134 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.95%, with male literacy at 91.94% and female literacy at 61.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 238.

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

Nearby Villages of Pewari

Pewari 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 Pewari

Pewari 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 101.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Pewari is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Pewari is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pewari

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

Health Facilities in Pewari

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

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