Sapalwa - Pali, Korba

Sapalwa is a village situated in the Pali tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pali and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Sapalwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sapalwa is 436174. The village covers a total geographical area of 816.36 hectares and falls under the 495449 pincode. Pali is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Sapalwa 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 Sapalwa

As per Census 2011, Sapalwa village has a total population of 571 people, consisting of 319 males and 252 females. The village has 153 households and a sex ratio of 789 females per 1,000 males. There are 80 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 271 literate and 300 illiterate residents. Additionally, 137 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 371 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sapalwa are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population571319252
Child Population (0–6 yrs)804139
Scheduled Castes (SC)1376770
Scheduled Tribes (ST)371213158
Literate Population27119279
Illiterate Population300127173

Nearby Villages of Sapalwa

Sapalwa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HirwadoliWest1.97 km
RahaNorth3.38 km
BagdaraWest6.05 km
RamakachharNorth7.73 km
LafaSouth-West8.84 km
AurabhathaSouth9.13 km
Tilai KundiSouth-East9.19 km
JemraSouth-West9.57 km
ChhewdharaNorth-East9.67 km
RatkhandiWest10.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sapalwa

Sapalwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belgahna, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pali to Sapalwa is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Sapalwa is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sapalwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Sapalwa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sapalwa

Where is Sapalwa located?

Sapalwa village is located in Pali Tehsil, Korba district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sapalwa?

Sapalwa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sapalwa?

The pincode of Sapalwa is 495449.

What is the population of Sapalwa?

Sapalwa has a total population of 571, including 319 males and 252 females.

How many households are there in Sapalwa?

There are 153 households in Sapalwa.

What is the literacy rate in Sapalwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sapalwa is 47.46%. Male literacy is 60.19% and female literacy is 31.35%.