Mainpurkalan - Mainpur, Gariyaband

Mainpurkalan is a village situated in the Mainpur tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 2 km from Mainpur and around 142 km from Raipur. Mainpurkala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mainpurkalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mainpurkalan is 445395. The village covers a total geographical area of 500.12 hectares and falls under the 493888 pincode. Gobra Nawapara is the nearest town, located about 93 km away.

Mainpurkalan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bindranawagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mainpurkalan

According to the 2011 Census, Mainpurkalan village had a total population of 2,485 people, including 1,233 males and 1,252 females, living in 644 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.47%, with male literacy at 78.74% and female literacy at 58.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 425, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,105.

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

Nearby Villages of Mainpurkalan

Mainpurkalan 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 Mainpurkalan

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Mainpurkalan. The nearest railway station is Lakhna, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobra Nawapara to Mainpurkalan is about 93 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Mainpurkalan is about 142 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mainpurkalan

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

Health Facilities in Mainpurkalan

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

FAQs about Mainpurkalan