Karrapali - Barpali, Korba

Karrapali is a village situated in the Barpali tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 74 km from Kartala and around 44 km from Korba. Karrapali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karrapali is 436448. The village covers a total geographical area of 190 hectares and falls under the 495669 pincode. Champa is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Karrapali

According to the 2011 Census, Karrapali village had a total population of 963 people, including 514 males and 449 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.46%, with male literacy at 83.04% and female literacy at 54.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 150, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 437.

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

Nearby Villages of Karrapali

Karrapali 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 Karrapali

Karrapali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Champa to Karrapali is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Karrapali is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karrapali

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

Health Facilities in Karrapali

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

FAQs about Karrapali