Durgapali Village - 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

As per Census 2011, Durgapali village has a total population of 1,120 people, consisting of 534 males and 586 females. The village has 308 households and a sex ratio of 1,097 females per 1,000 males. There are 119 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 708 literate and 412 illiterate residents. Additionally, 113 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 192 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Durgapali are given below:

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