Pipalkhuta - Basna, Mahasamund

Pipalkhuta is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Gudhiyari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pipalkhuta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pipalkhuta is 445755. The village covers a total geographical area of 211.95 hectares and falls under the 493554 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Pipalkhuta 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 Pipalkhuta

According to the 2011 Census, Pipalkhuta village had a total population of 572 people, including 297 males and 275 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.87%, with male literacy at 75.97% and female literacy at 55.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 143.

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

Nearby Villages of Pipalkhuta

Pipalkhuta 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 Pipalkhuta

Pipalkhuta is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Pipalkhuta is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Pipalkhuta is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pipalkhuta

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

Health Facilities in Pipalkhuta

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

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