Banipali - Basna, Mahasamund

Banipali is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 160 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Barbaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banipali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banipali is 445752. The village covers a total geographical area of 292.21 hectares and falls under the 493554 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Banipali

According to the 2011 Census, Banipali village had a total population of 928 people, including 453 males and 475 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.45%, with male literacy at 87.47% and female literacy at 68.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 324.

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

Nearby Villages of Banipali

Banipali 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 Banipali

Banipali 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 Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Banipali is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Banipali is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banipali

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

Health Facilities in Banipali

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

FAQs about Banipali