Shahawada Village - 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

As per Census 2011, Shahawada village has a total population of 1,023 people, consisting of 493 males and 530 females. The village has 250 households and a sex ratio of 1,075 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 741 literate and 282 illiterate residents. Additionally, 193 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 350 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shahawada are given below:

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