Shahawada

Shahawada is a village located in Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 26km away from sub-district headquarter Charama (tehsildar office) and 22km away from district headquarter Kanker. As per 2009 stats, Shahwada is the gram panchayat of Shahawada village.

Here you can discover what makes Shahawada unique in its vibrant Charama-Uttar Bastar Kanker region. You’ll see Shahawada’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Shahawada

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shahawada is 447514. The village spans a total geographical area of 361.04 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 491441. Charama is nearest town to Shahawada village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shahawada village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhanupratappur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kanker Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Shahawada

Population of Shahawada

According to the 2011 Census, Shahawada has a total population of about 1,023, with approximately 493 males and 530 females. The sex ratio is around 1075 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 120 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 193 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 350. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.43%, with male literacy at about 81.14% and female literacy near 64.34%. There are around 250 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shahawada's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shahawada

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Shahawada. As per the 2011 stats, Shahawada had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Shahawada

Knowing the nearby villages of Shahawada helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Shahawada.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shahawada