Barpani - Bodla, Kabeerdham
Barpani is a village situated in the Bodla tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 53 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodla and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Aamanara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barpani village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Barpani is 439248. The village covers a total geographical area of 233.2 hectares and falls under the 491995 pincode. Bodla is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.
Barpani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the KAWARDHA Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Barpani
According to the 2011 Census, Barpani village had a total population of 340 people, including 177 males and 163 females, living in 84 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.23%, with male literacy at 46.51% and female literacy at 22.14%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 231.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 340 | 177 | 163 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 80 | 48 | 32 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 231 | 116 | 115 |
| Literate Population | 89 | 60 | 29 |
| Illiterate Population | 251 | 117 | 134 |
Nearby Villages of Barpani
Barpani is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Barpani
Barpani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodla to Barpani is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Barpani is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Barpani
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Barpani village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Barpani
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Barpani village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Barpani
Where is Barpani located?
Barpani village is located in Bodla Tehsil, Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Barpani?
The Gram Panchayat of Barpani is Aamanara.
What is the pincode of Barpani?
The pincode of Barpani is 491995.
What is the population of Barpani?
Barpani had a total population of 340, including 177 males and 163 females.
How many households are there in Barpani?
Barpani had 84 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barpani?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barpani was 34.23%. Male literacy was 46.51% and female literacy was 22.14%.