Korpal - Bakavand, Bastar

Korpal is a village situated in the Bakavand tehsil of Bastar district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bakawand and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Jagdalpur. Gumdel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Korpal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Korpal is 449461. The village covers a total geographical area of 56.82 hectares and falls under the 494221 pincode. Jagdalpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Korpal

As per Census 2011, Korpal village has a total population of 136 people, consisting of 64 males and 72 females. The village has 31 households and a sex ratio of 1,125 females per 1,000 males. There are 22 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 72 literate and 64 illiterate residents. Additionally, 116 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1366472
Child Population (0–6 yrs)22913
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1165363
Literate Population724626
Illiterate Population641846

Nearby Villages of Korpal

Korpal is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Korpal

Korpal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Korpal.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagdalpur to Korpal is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagdalpur to Korpal is about 20 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 Korpal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Korpal

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

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

FAQs about Korpal

Where is Korpal located?

Korpal village is located in Bakavand Tehsil, Bastar district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Korpal?

The Gram Panchayat of Korpal is Gumdel.

What is the pincode of Korpal?

The pincode of Korpal is 494221.

What is the population of Korpal?

Korpal has a total population of 136, including 64 males and 72 females.

How many households are there in Korpal?

There are 31 households in Korpal.

What is the literacy rate in Korpal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Korpal is 52.94%. Male literacy is 71.88% and female literacy is 36.11%.