Shahawada - Charama, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Shahawada is a village situated in the Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Charama and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Shahwada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shahawada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shahawada is 447514. The village covers a total geographical area of 361.04 hectares and falls under the 494336 pincode. Charama is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Shahawada 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 Shahawada

According to the 2011 Census, Shahawada village had a total population of 1,023 people, including 493 males and 530 females, living in 250 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.06%, with male literacy at 92.17% and female literacy at 72.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 193, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 350.

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

Nearby Villages of Shahawada

Shahawada 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 Shahawada

Shahawada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhamtari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Charama to Shahawada is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Shahawada is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shahawada

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

Health Facilities in Shahawada

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

FAQs about Shahawada