Pitepal - Bhairamgarh, Bijapur

Pitepal is a village situated in the Bhairamgarh tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhairamgarh and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Pitepal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pitepal is 451345. The village covers a total geographical area of 692.32 hectares and falls under the 494450 pincode. Bhairamgarh is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Pitepal 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 Pitepal

According to the 2011 Census, Pitepal village had a total population of 222 people, including 96 males and 126 females, living in 34 households. The sex ratio was 1,313 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 4.89%, with male literacy at 6.58% and female literacy at 3.70%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 222.

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

Nearby Villages of Pitepal

Pitepal 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 Pitepal

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Pitepal. The nearest railway station is Kamalur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhairamgarh to Pitepal is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Pitepal is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pitepal

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

Health Facilities in Pitepal

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

FAQs about Pitepal