Chepa - Pali, Korba

Chepa is a village situated in the Pali tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pali and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Chepa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chepa is 436220. The village covers a total geographical area of 527.96 hectares and falls under the 495449 pincode. Pali is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chepa

According to the 2011 Census, Chepa village had a total population of 1,032 people, including 519 males and 513 females, living in 217 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.82%, with male literacy at 81.47% and female literacy at 56.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 875.

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

Nearby Villages of Chepa

Chepa 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 Chepa

Chepa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kalmitar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pali to Chepa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Chepa is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chepa

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

Health Facilities in Chepa

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

FAQs about Chepa