Chhote Lakhapal - Katekalyan, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Chhote Lakhapal is a village situated in the Katekalyan tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 65 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katekalyan and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Dantewada. Chhotelakhapal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhote Lakhapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhote Lakhapal is 450227. The village covers a total geographical area of 1034.53 hectares and falls under the 494449 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 105 km away.

Chhote Lakhapal 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 Chhote Lakhapal

According to the 2011 Census, Chhote Lakhapal village had a total population of 621 people, including 314 males and 307 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 24.81%, with male literacy at 30.77% and female literacy at 18.53%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 618.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhote Lakhapal

Chhote Lakhapal 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 Chhote Lakhapal

Chhote Lakhapal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kaklur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Chhote Lakhapal is about 105 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Chhote Lakhapal is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhote Lakhapal

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

Health Facilities in Chhote Lakhapal

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

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