Pedapal - Bhairamgarh, Bijapur

Pedapal is a village situated in the Bhairamgarh tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhairamgarh and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Phulgatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pedapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pedapal is 451336. The village covers a total geographical area of 475.98 hectares and falls under the 494450 pincode. Bhairamgarh is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Pedapal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bijapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bastar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pedapal

As per Census 2011, Pedapal village has a total population of 254 people, consisting of 111 males and 143 females. The village has 59 households and a sex ratio of 1,288 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 18 literate and 236 illiterate residents. Additionally, 254 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pedapal

Pedapal 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 Pedapal

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Pedapal. The nearest railway station is Kamalur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhairamgarh to Pedapal is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Pedapal is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pedapal

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

Health Facilities in Pedapal

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

FAQs about Pedapal