Tongpal - Katekalyan, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Tongpal is a village situated in the Katekalyan tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 86 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katekalyan and around 126 km from the district headquarters in Dantewada. Jangampal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tongpal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tongpal is 450224. The village covers a total geographical area of 545.53 hectares and falls under the 494449 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 126 km away.

Tongpal 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 Tongpal

According to the 2011 Census, Tongpal village had a total population of 455 people, including 190 males and 265 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 1,395 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 13.00%, with male literacy at 19.35% and female literacy at 8.56%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 455.

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

Nearby Villages of Tongpal

Tongpal 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 Tongpal

Tongpal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kumar Sadra, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Tongpal is about 126 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Tongpal is about 126 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tongpal

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

Health Facilities in Tongpal

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

FAQs about Tongpal