Pedawari - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Pedawari is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Pedavari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pedawari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pedawari is 447667. The village covers a total geographical area of 642.76 hectares and falls under the 494635 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Pedawari 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 Pedawari

As per Census 2011, Pedawari village has a total population of 622 people, consisting of 305 males and 317 females. The village has 128 households and a sex ratio of 1,039 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 445 literate and 177 illiterate residents. Additionally, 67 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 436 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pedawari

Pedawari 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 Pedawari

Pedawari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Pedawari is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Pedawari is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pedawari

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

Health Facilities in Pedawari

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

FAQs about Pedawari