Butipali - Basna, Mahasamund

Butipali is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 121 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Butipali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Butipali is 445626. The village covers a total geographical area of 238.38 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Butipali

According to the 2011 Census, Butipali village had a total population of 970 people, including 483 males and 487 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.12%, with male literacy at 69.34% and female literacy at 51.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 206, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 285.

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

Nearby Villages of Butipali

Butipali 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 Butipali

Butipali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baradwar, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Butipali is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Butipali is about 121 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Butipali

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

Health Facilities in Butipali

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

FAQs about Butipali