Shikaripali - Bagbahra, Mahasamund

Shikaripali is a village situated in the Bagbahra tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagbahara and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Shikaripali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shikaripali is 446711. The village covers a total geographical area of 367.79 hectares and falls under the 493449 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Shikaripali

According to the 2011 Census, Shikaripali village had a total population of 1,062 people, including 520 males and 542 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.78%, with male literacy at 86.30% and female literacy at 59.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 146, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 96.

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

Nearby Villages of Shikaripali

Shikaripali 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 Shikaripali

Shikaripali 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 Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Shikaripali is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Shikaripali is about 47 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 Shikaripali

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

Health Facilities in Shikaripali

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

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