Kodaripal - Katekalyan, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Kodaripal is a village situated in the Katekalyan tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katekalyan and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Dantewada. Tetam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kodaripal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kodaripal is 450191. The village covers a total geographical area of 219.97 hectares and falls under the 494552 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Kodaripal 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 Kodaripal

According to the 2011 Census, Kodaripal village had a total population of 269 people, including 123 males and 146 females, living in 61 households. The sex ratio was 1,187 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 28.22%, with male literacy at 33.93% and female literacy at 23.26%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 268.

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

Nearby Villages of Kodaripal

Kodaripal 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 Kodaripal

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kodaripal. The nearest railway station is Kaklur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Kodaripal is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Kodaripal is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kodaripal

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

Health Facilities in Kodaripal

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

FAQs about Kodaripal