Durugpali Village - Basna, Mahasamund

Durugpali is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 93 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Durugpali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durugpali is 445729. The village covers a total geographical area of 543.59 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Durugpali 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 Durugpali

As per Census 2011, Durugpali village has a total population of 1,487 people, consisting of 753 males and 734 females. The village has 375 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 175 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,006 literate and 481 illiterate residents. Additionally, 86 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 365 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Durugpali

Durugpali 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 Durugpali

Durugpali 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 Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Durugpali is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Durugpali is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Durugpali

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

Health Facilities in Durugpali

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

FAQs about Durugpali