Awari - Charama, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Awari is a village situated in the Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Charama and around 4 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Anwari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Awari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Awari is 447445. The village covers a total geographical area of 278.86 hectares and falls under the 494337 pincode. Charama is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Awari 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 Awari

According to the 2011 Census, Awari village had a total population of 1,105 people, including 570 males and 535 females, living in 271 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.80%, with male literacy at 88.29% and female literacy at 68.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 427, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Awari

Awari 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 Awari

Awari 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 Balod, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Charama to Awari is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Awari is about 4 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Awari

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

Health Facilities in Awari

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

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