Raurwahi - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Raurwahi is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Raurwahi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raurwahi is 447675. The village covers a total geographical area of 579.81 hectares and falls under the 494670 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Raurwahi 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 Raurwahi

According to the 2011 Census, Raurwahi village had a total population of 1,044 people, including 529 males and 515 females, living in 221 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.92%, with male literacy at 72.96% and female literacy at 52.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 916.

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

Nearby Villages of Raurwahi

Raurwahi 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 Raurwahi

Raurwahi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 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 99.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Raurwahi is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Raurwahi 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 Raurwahi

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

Health Facilities in Raurwahi

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

FAQs about Raurwahi