Kasawahi - Charama, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Kasawahi is a village situated in the Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Charama and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Kasawahi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasawahi is 447423. The village covers a total geographical area of 347.38 hectares and falls under the 494337 pincode. Charama is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kasawahi 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 Kasawahi

According to the 2011 Census, Kasawahi village had a total population of 925 people, including 452 males and 473 females, living in 190 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.11%, with male literacy at 89.34% and female literacy at 65.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 576.

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

Nearby Villages of Kasawahi

Kasawahi 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 Kasawahi

Kasawahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balod, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Charama to Kasawahi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Kasawahi is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasawahi

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

Health Facilities in Kasawahi

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

FAQs about Kasawahi