Pachawal - Balrampur, Balrampur-Ramanujganj

Pachawal is a village situated in the Balrampur tehsil of Balrampur-Ramanujganj district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Balrampur and around 88 km from Ambikapur. Pachawal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pachawal is 432048. The village covers a total geographical area of 278.87 hectares and falls under the 497119 pincode. Balrampur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Pachawal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Pachawal

According to the 2011 Census, Pachawal village had a total population of 1,462 people, including 754 males and 708 females, living in 325 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.00%, with male literacy at 60.22% and female literacy at 40.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 598.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,462754708
Child Population (0–6 yrs)260128132
Scheduled Castes (SC)1376275
Scheduled Tribes (ST)598323275
Literate Population613377236
Illiterate Population849377472

Nearby Villages of Pachawal

Pachawal 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MagarharaNorth-West1.38 km
MaharajganjSouth-East2.23 km
AmdandaNorth2.24 km
JawarNorth-West2.55 km
Nawadih KalanNorth-West3.39 km
SurraNorth3.80 km
RadhakrishananagarEast3.84 km
BhelwadihWest3.97 km
BardarNorth-East4.16 km
BhaisamundaNorth-East4.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pachawal

Pachawal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barwadih Jn, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 136.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balrampur to Pachawal is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Pachawal is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pachawal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Pachawal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pachawal

Where is Pachawal located?

Pachawal village is located in Balrampur Tehsil, Balrampur-Ramanujganj district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Pachawal?

Pachawal is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pachawal?

The pincode of Pachawal is 497119.

What is the population of Pachawal?

Pachawal had a total population of 1,462, including 754 males and 708 females.

How many households are there in Pachawal?

Pachawal had 325 households.

What is the literacy rate in Pachawal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pachawal was 51.00%. Male literacy was 60.22% and female literacy was 40.97%.