Paterapali Village - Basna, Mahasamund

Paterapali is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 102 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Lohadipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paterapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paterapali is 445681. The village covers a total geographical area of 254.14 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Paterapali 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 Paterapali

As per Census 2011, Paterapali village has a total population of 614 people, consisting of 301 males and 313 females. The village has 182 households and a sex ratio of 1,039 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 256 literate and 358 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 525 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Paterapali

Paterapali 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 Paterapali

Paterapali 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 57.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Paterapali is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Paterapali is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paterapali

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

Health Facilities in Paterapali

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

FAQs about Paterapali