Kawachikatel - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Kawachikatel is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Bangachar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kawachikatel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kawachikatel is 447742. The village covers a total geographical area of 382.81 hectares and falls under the 494670 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

Kawachikatel 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 Kawachikatel

As per Census 2011, Kawachikatel village has a total population of 296 people, consisting of 149 males and 147 females. The village has 69 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 134 literate and 162 illiterate residents. Additionally, 287 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kawachikatel

Kawachikatel 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 Kawachikatel

Kawachikatel is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Kawachikatel is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Kawachikatel is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kawachikatel

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

Health Facilities in Kawachikatel

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

FAQs about Kawachikatel