Pujaripal - Kuakonda, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Pujaripal is a village situated in the Kuakonda tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kuwakonda and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Dantewada. Burgum serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pujaripal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pujaripal is 450272. The village covers a total geographical area of 254.37 hectares and falls under the 494556 pincode. Kirandul is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Pujaripal 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 Pujaripal

According to the 2011 Census, Pujaripal village had a total population of 173 people, including 72 males and 101 females, living in 40 households. The sex ratio was 1,403 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 18.54%, with male literacy at 17.74% and female literacy at 19.10%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 173.

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

Nearby Villages of Pujaripal

Pujaripal 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 Pujaripal

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Pujaripal. The nearest railway station is Bacheli, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kirandul to Pujaripal is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Pujaripal is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pujaripal

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

Health Facilities in Pujaripal

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

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