Hidpal - Barsur, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Hidpal is a village situated in the Barsur tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Geedam and around 32 km from Dantewada. Hidpal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hidpal is 450134. The village covers a total geographical area of 915.04 hectares and falls under the 494441 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Hidpal 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 Hidpal

As per Census 2011, Hidpal village has a total population of 428 people, consisting of 200 males and 228 females. The village has 101 households and a sex ratio of 1,140 females per 1,000 males. There are 93 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 44 literate and 384 illiterate residents. Additionally, 428 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hidpal

Hidpal 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 Hidpal

Hidpal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gidam, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Hidpal is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Hidpal is about 32 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 Hidpal

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

Health Facilities in Hidpal

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

FAQs about Hidpal