Durgapali - Basna, Mahasamund

Durgapali is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 117 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Durgapali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durgapali is 445664. The village covers a total geographical area of 289.18 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Durgapali 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 Durgapali

According to the 2011 Census, Durgapali village had a total population of 1,120 people, including 534 males and 586 females, living in 308 households. The sex ratio was 1,097 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.73%, with male literacy at 86.65% and female literacy at 56.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 113, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 192.

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

Nearby Villages of Durgapali

Durgapali 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 Durgapali

Durgapali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Jharradih, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Durgapali is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Durgapali is about 117 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Durgapali

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

Health Facilities in Durgapali

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

FAQs about Durgapali