Balegapal - Barsur, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Balegapal is a village situated in the Barsur tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 24 km from Geedam and around 36 km from Dantewada. Hidpal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balegapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balegapal is 450183. The village covers a total geographical area of 400.71 hectares and falls under the 494449 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Balegapal

According to the 2011 Census, Balegapal village had a total population of 333 people, including 168 males and 165 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 15.09%, with male literacy at 21.48% and female literacy at 8.46%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 333.

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 Population333168165
Child Population (0–6 yrs)683335
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)333168165
Literate Population402911
Illiterate Population293139154

Nearby Villages of Balegapal

Balegapal 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 Balegapal

Balegapal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Balegapal is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Balegapal is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balegapal

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

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

Health Facilities in Balegapal

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

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

FAQs about Balegapal

Where is Balegapal located?

Balegapal village is located in Barsur Tehsil, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Balegapal?

The Gram Panchayat of Balegapal is Hidpal.

What is the pincode of Balegapal?

The pincode of Balegapal is 494449.

What is the population of Balegapal?

Balegapal had a total population of 333, including 168 males and 165 females.

How many households are there in Balegapal?

Balegapal had 68 households.

What is the literacy rate in Balegapal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balegapal was 15.09%. Male literacy was 21.48% and female literacy was 8.46%.