Barihapali - Basna, Mahasamund

Barihapali 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 146 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Khorara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barihapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barihapali is 445756. The village covers a total geographical area of 293.25 hectares and falls under the 493554 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Barihapali 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 Barihapali

According to the 2011 Census, Barihapali village had a total population of 943 people, including 481 males and 462 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.91%, with male literacy at 84.87% and female literacy at 64.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 279.

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

Nearby Villages of Barihapali

Barihapali 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 Barihapali

Barihapali 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 46.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Barihapali is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Barihapali is about 146 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barihapali

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

Health Facilities in Barihapali

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

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